Franklin J. Edwards

July 21, 1932 - January 1, 2015

He Franklin J. Edwards, age 82, of Bad Axe, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at his home. was born on July 21, 1932 in Bad Axe, son of the late William and Mildred (Mayworm) Edwards. He married Phyllis Philp on May 26, 1956 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on December 30, 1993. He married Linda Mayworm on August 15, 1998. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2001. Frank worked for Moczak Tool & Die, Thumb Tool, and retired out of Huron Tool. He was a member of TAAAC and was involved in the SPRED Program at Sacred Heart Church. He loved antique cars. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and spoiled them whenever possible. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Survived by: 2 daughters-Patricia (Al) Lubeski of Ubly. Julie (Todd) Peruski of Romeo. 2 sons-Daniel (Jacquelynn) Edwards of Bad Axe. Benjamin (Sheila) Edwards of Verona. 2 brothers-William Edwards of Benton Harbor Gene (Jan) Edwards of West Virginia. 3 sisters-Janette Minnick of Bay City. Winnie (Gene) Cleland of Bad Axe. Bess Sabaugh of Texas. 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His Meadow Lane Family both caretakers and friends. Predeceased by: 1 brother-Victor Edwards. 2 sisters-Wilma Edwards and Connie Edwards. 1 granddaughter-Brooke Edwards. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 11 am. at St. Hubert Parish-Sacred Heart Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. Rob Howe, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe on Sunday from 1-8 pm. Or Monday at the church from 10 am. until the service time at 11 am. A scripture service will be offered on Sunday at 7 pm. at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to Sacred Heart Food Pantry, Clothe-a-Child, or Hospice Advantage.