Dr. Timothy Charles Edwards

Dr. Timothy Charles Edwards June 17, 1954 – March 19, 2016 Dr. Timothy C. Edwards, 61, passed away at his residence Saturday, March 19, 2016. He is predeceased by his mother, Delores Twist Edwards, and his sister, Leslie Edwards. Left to treasure his memory is his wife of 26 years, Sarah Monaco Edwards of Huntsville; father, Charles Edwards of Johnson City, TN; Mother-in-law, Joan Trader of Huntsville; two stepdaughters, Denise (Drew) Tyriver of Huntsville and Suzanne Kinsey of Cumming, GA; stepson, Richard (Kathryn) Kinsey of Crestview, FL; grandchildren; Aaron (Elodia) Koger, Heather Kinsey, Megan Tyriver, Chase Kinsey, Jacob (Jamie) Tyriver, Alicia Kinsey, Ashley Kinsey and two great-grandchildren. Dr. Edwards was a Chief Scientist for AMRDEC. He supported multiple projects including: Apache Helicopter Sensors and TADS/PNVS and Force Protection Systems (Firefly). He won multiple awards for collaborating with Department of Defense organizations. His passion was providing protection for our Armed Services whom he lovingly referred to as Green Suiters. Tim Edwards was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church where he enjoyed teaching The Searchers Sunday School class. All knew him to be a compassionate, generous and caring man. He was loved more than he realized. The family is planning a Celebration of Life Service at Epworth United Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Visitation will be held from 3pm-4pm with a service to follow at 4pm. On behalf of Tim’s passion for the military, we invite you to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Please sign the guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.