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Artis Alton Edwards, 74, died August 15,2018 at Columbus Hospice after being hospitalized for several weeks.
He was born in Winter Park,Florida on the 26th of December 1943 to Sallie and Clarence Edwards. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. He has seven sisters. He was married to Helen Collins. They had four children. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and reached the rank of SFC. While in the service Mr. Edwards was stationed and lived in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Germany, and the states of Kentucky, South Carolina, Oklahoma, California and Georgia. He was a Mason with Prince Hall Masonic Order.
He is survived by sisters, his four children, twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A Remembrance of Life will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Ft. Benning Main Post Cemetery with Full Military Honors. For those planning to attend, you will need to visit the Welcome Center of Ft. Benning to obtain a guest pass which is required to enter the base for those who do not possess a Military ID.
The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. The family invites you to leave an condolences or fond memory below.

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Clover E. Hardaway says
Artis Edwards was the only son of Reverend Clarence “CT” and Sallie Edwards.
We all loved our only brother, Artis Alton Edwards, dearly. The outpouring of love to us from his classmates and many, many friends has warmed our hearts and brought us a great deal of comfort.
Artis was well-known in Winter Park, Florida where he was born grew up. His classmates knicknamed him “Deac” early on because, they said, he always dressed as though he was on his way to church; a trait begun in 5th grade. His teacher, Mr. Harold Whitehurst, mandated that all male students wear white shirts and a tie every Friday, as that was Chapel services day. Artis always had an after school job; grocery bagger, yardwork, paper route.
At Hungerford High School (Class of 1962) he became somewhat of a local celebrity. Although he played a mean trombone in the school band, it was his high-stepping marching style that brought cheers from the crowds, some of whom came out just to see the trombones, and him, pass by. He was stylish!
He joined the army following his graduation. He went on to serve his country for many years in many parts of the world, including two tours in Vietnam.
After his service, he retired to Columbus.
He loved to read and was an avid student of history. He traced his genealogy on his father’s side back to his great-great grandfather in the Bahamas. Artis was a 32nd degree Prince Hall Mason, preparing for the 33rd degree. He was a great fisherman. Before his health began to fail, he loved working and gardening in his yard, then a showplace of a lush green lawn, accented with beautiful roses.
He loved his family. He will forever be missed by each of us!
Mary Daniels '62 says
Remembering our classmate, Artis Edwards class of 1962.
We were deeply saddened to learn of his passing.
Artis was a dear friend and alwsys came to visit me when he came home and we would reminisce our high schools days and the neighborhood, we lived just one street from each other and his mom and my father had worked together at one time for the same family.
Artis always supported his classmates sending his dues from the Netherlands and many location. We will surely miss a classmate & friend!
Love & Prayers to the family,
Mary Daniels ’62 &
1962 Classmates