Obituary For Malcolm “Franklin” Edwards, Jr.

Mr. Malcolm Franklin Edwards, Jr., 77 year-old resident of Valley, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Bethany House in Auburn.

The family will greet friends, Wednesday, November 22, 2017, beginning at 12:00 PM EST with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM EST at Bluffton Funeral Services. Reverend Bill Parker will officiate.

Interment with Military Honors will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and ask that contributions be made to the Bethany House, 1171 Gatewood Drive, Auburn, Alabama 36830.

Mr. Edwards was born Wednesday, July 10, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, the son of the late Margaret and Malcolm “Mac” Edwards. He graduated from Lanier Senior High in Macon, where he lettered in both basketball and baseball. In the fall of 1958, he entered Mercer University on a four-year scholarship for basketball, track and baseball and played basketball for the University of South Carolina. Mr. Edwards was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army. During his time in the military, he played for the U. S. Army basketball team. Having completed his military service, Mr. Edwards utilized his degree in Finance and Accounting to work for C&S Bank. Several promotions later, he left the bank and went to work for Atlantic Envelope Company, retiring thirty-five years later. He loved all sports, especially golf and fishing. Mr. Edwards loved his dogs JoJo, Ike, Truman, Haley and Winston

Survivors include his wife, Judy Nixon Edwards; his sons, Malcolm Franklin Edwards III of Atlanta and David Rawls Edwards and his wife Mia of Macon; and his granddaughter, Landri of Macon.

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Judy, Bud and have known you and "Frankie" for about 40 years. He was our friend when we were all in Macon as newly out of school upstarts. We had no children just lots of hope and dreams. I met you in Lanett and we became good friends. You met Frankie and that was that. Instant friendship and love. We love you both and are so proud of the way you took such wonderful care of him when he became so sick. He put up one heck of a fight but he was called home.. Now, you can both rest. We send you a hug and much love. Jayne and Buddy Belote

- Belote

Frank and Judy were our neighbors for some 20 years. I looked to Frank as a Father figure and my kids thought of him as a Grandfather. He guided me thru many troubling times with advice and friendship. We played many rounds of golf and went to many sport activities. We also had many debates on the best teams, players, and coaches. I coached H.S. Ball for many years and he always was there to support me and my teams. We had great times during holidays, especially Christmas. He would always help me out with Santa gifts and he and Judy always came over to eat. We will miss you, hope you are in heaven, with no pain, playing golf everyday on the most beautiful courses and shooting great scores. Eat a big old steak and enjoy it. Enjoy your puppies and hope you have a comfortable chair and a big screen T.V. God Bless, Randy, Anna, Lauren, and Alex Hanson

- Randy Hanson

Judy, I am so sorry about Frank. You certainly lived up to your vows of being a faithful wife, looking after him during all this time, especially this last year. I know he appreciated all you and I know you will miss him. You know I love you and will be there for you in whatever way you need me... I will be in touch.......

- Jane Johnston

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- Jane Johnston

Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Linda Beckum