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Howard Clifton "Cliff" Edwards

Murray Nov. 17, 1938 | May. 24, 2020
Murray | Nov. 17, 1938 | May. 24, 2020

Howard Clifton “Cliff” Edwards, age 81, of Murray, KY passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Edwards was born in Nodena, Arkansas on November 17, 1938 to the late Clinton and Pauline Gream Edwards.  He was married for 60 years to Judy Mohler Edwards.

Cliff retired from The B. F. Goodrich Corporation in Calvert City where he was an employee for more than 30 years.    He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers #1294 and served in a number of positions including president and chief union steward.  Cliff was an avid sportsmen his entire life and particularly loved to fish.  He was a founder and former president of the Twin Lakes Crappie Club.  He was of the Christian faith and attended South Marshall Church.

Cliff is survived by his wife, Judy Mohler Edwards; two daughters, Rita Faye Futrell (Doyle) of Dexter and Toni Renae McGregor of Murray; one sister, Phyllis Edwards Mohler (Jackie Raye) of Brewers; five grandchildren, Jeremy Paul Morris (Jennifer), Zachary Louis Futrell, Wesley Aaron McGregor (Johna), Vincent Garrett Futrell (Hailey) and Alison Jo McGregor; and three great-grandchildren, Townes Clifton Morris, Ella Reese McGregor and Julia Anne Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Stewart Cemetery in Almo, KY with Ronnie Edwards and Ron Davis officiating.  Family will serve as pallbearers and members of the Twin Lakes Crappie Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. 

Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr is in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or Murray-Calloway County Hospice, 803 Poplar St, Murray, KY 42071.

We appreciate your help in maintaining state mandated Covid restrictions.  This includes the minimum 6 feet of social distancing within our facility at all times.   The family hopes you will join them in protecting vulnerable members of our community by wearing a mask to the services. 

During this difficult time of private services, you may show your support by joining the “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.filbeckandcann.com by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 to share a hug, leave a message or light a candle in his memory.


Milner and Orr Funeral Homes
120 Memorial Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Email : info@milnerandorr.com Phone : (270) 442-5100