Henry Eddie

Edwards

Obituary

Henry Eddie Edwards, Jr. was born on April 6th, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to Lee Anna Ramsey-Edwards and Henry Edwards. He was the fifth of eleven children and was reared in Coldwater, Mississippi. He departed this life on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

As a child, Henry was very inquisitive and quiet natured. He earned the nickname "Tip" for his smooth walk, cool demeanor, and warm spirit. Tip was industrious too and learned the skill of brick masonry from his father.

He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. B. Patton. Tip later joined the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints where he was ordained into the Aaronic Priesthood. Tip attended Weaver Elementary School in Memphis, TN, Hassell Grove Elementary School and Tate County Colored High School in Coldwater, MS.

He eventually settled in Muncie, Indiana and, on August 8, 1966, was inducted into the Army as a Private (PVT (E-1) for the Vietnam War. During the war, he served his country as a carpenter (51 B 20) and Transportation Specialist. He earned the rank of Specialist 4 (SP/4 (T)) in just two years. He was awarded a Marksman Badge and a National Defense Service Medal while deployed and was honorably discharged August 7, 1972.

Upon return from Vietnam, Tip attended Wayne State University. He worked primarily as a brick mason and traveled the country both teaching and laying building foundations.

Tip married the former Christine Harper of Muncie, Indiana and to this union two children were born: Michael and Eric.

His mother, Lee Anna, father, Henry, son, Michael, sisters Moretha (William), Mattie (Robert), Gloria (Joe), brother George (Ruth), and Aunt Mattie Ramsey-Renfroe preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Eric Terrell, grandson, Eric, Jr.; sisters: Lula (Coldwater, MS) and Betty (Mobile, AL). brothers: Lucius (Southaven, MS), Jessie (Rosetta) (Coldwater, MS), Howard (Senatobia, MS), and Albert (Deborah), (Houston, TX); first cousins Erma Renfroe (Coldwater, MS), Mattie (James) Anderson (Houston, TX), and Tom (Clara) Lewis (Chicago, IL).

He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews who affectionately call him Uncle Tip as well as cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.