Rick Richard Edwards, II

"Rick" Richard R. Edwards, II God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, So He wrapped his arms around you, and whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you slip away and although we love you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands now rest, God broke hearts to prove He only takes the best. "Rick" Richard R. Edwards, II, 42. of Groves died Friday, September 17, 2010 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange, Tx. He was born on November 21, 1967 in Port Arthur, Texas to Richard R. Edwards and Beverly Roberts Edwards. Rick was a graduate of Lamar University with a B.A. in Marketing. He was a member of Stonegate Church of Christ and was employed with All-Phase Electric as an electrical outside salesman. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until service time. Rick is survived by his wife; Ashlie Edwards of Groves, parents; Ray and Beverly Edwards of Groves, two sons; Hudson Lake Edwards and Heston Ridge Edwards both of Groves, two sisters; Tammy Bleakley of Groves, and Wendy Holt and husband, David of Lufkin, four nieces; Leanne and Kaitlyn Bleakley of Groves, and Hannah and Jadym Holt of Lufkin, grandmother; Geraldine Roberts of Groves , mother-in-law; Shelia O'Banion and husband, Wynne of Bridge City, and father-in-law; Mickey Nobles of Port Neches. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Chase Bank, Rick Edwards Assistance Fund, Account ending in #6790.