Lindsey Hugh Edwards

Lindsey Hugh Edwards, 98, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born in Highfill, Arkansas, on March 9, 1926, to Duane Edwards and Maxine (Douglas) Smith. Lindsey was a proud Navy veteran who served in World War II. He joined the Navy a week after graduating high school and was assigned to the USS Missouri, where he was Fire Controlman for the 16-inch gun in Turret 2. On September 2, 1945, Lindsey witnessed the peace treaty signing in Tokyo Bay. After leaving the Navy, Lindsey went to the University of Arkansas. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Lindsey went to work for Conoco. During his time with Conoco, he was able to travel and live all over the world. Some of the places he lived were Egypt, Venezuela, Tripoli, London, and Houston. After 35 years and missing only 2 days of work, Lindsey retired from Conoco and moved back to Northwest Arkansas. Lindsey loved four things in life, Jesus, family, Razorbacks, and the St. Louis Cardinals. On his 98th birthday, Lindsey was able to throw the first pitch at a training game for the St. Louis Cardinals. In his younger years, Lindsey loved to play baseball and golf. He also enjoyed going crappie fishing. But most of all, Lindsey loved to spend time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him. He is survived by his son, Jerry Edwards and wife Claudette of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter, Judy Allen and husband Robert of Fayetteville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Gary Edwards and wife Valerie of Little Rock, Arkansas, Michael Allen and wife Erin of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jared Allen and wife Danielle of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Katherine Fickey and husband Stephen of Clermont, Florida; niece, Elaine Cospey and husband Vernon of Nebraska; and 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 65 years, Verna B. Edwards, his daughter Linda Edwards, his grandchild Brian Edwards, and his brother Lee Edwards. A visitation will be held at Cross Church Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas, on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The funeral service, officiated by Charlie Foster, will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. The burial will take place at Douglas Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/give

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Lindsey Hugh Edwards

March 9, 1926 - October 28, 2024