George Wilbur Edwards

George W. Edwards

Liberty, SC

George Wilbur Edwards passed away on September 26, 2026; age 91. Born in Walhalla, South Carolina, July 31, 1935, to the late George Clinton Edwards and Minnie Smith Edwards. He lived a long life marked with enduring loving devotion to family and to his country.

Mr Edwards' military career began when he enlisted in the US army in 1952. Proudly serving 20 years. Having obtained the rank of First Sergeant, (E-8), he functioned in many highly recognized and decorated positions. He faced war time conditions in the Korean conflict, as well as two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Military Advisor. He was among the first chosen as an Air Marshal. A United States Presidential appointed position.

Following Army retirement, he was superintendent over many commercial construction projects. Later, when his wife Carolyn became severely ill, he personally attended to intensive medical care for over 20 years.

Surviving are his children, Carol Edwards of Greenville, Barry Edwards (Belinda) of Pickens, Becky McMakin of Liberty, Theresa Mobley (Tim) of Easley, and Sandra Hester of Liberty; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a brother, George C. Edwards of Pickens; and a brother-in-law, Buddy Clardy of Liberty.

George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Gambrell Edwards; a brother, Larry C. Edwards; and a sister, Maxine Clardy.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 1:50 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with a service to follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial with full military honors will be held in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 6437 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209, or dav.org

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