Billy Wayne

Edwards Sr.

Billy Wayne Edwards, Sr., 82, of Quanah, passed from his earthly life on July 9, 2024 in Wichita hospice facility with family by his side.

A memorial service is set for August 10, 2024 at 2 pm at Goodlett Reformed Baptist church.Burial will be in Crosbyton cemetery on August 11 2024.

A family and friend visitation will be held after the burial at the Senior Citizen Center in Crosbyton from 2:30-4 pm.

He was born July 11 1941 in Quanah to the late Lois and Esta Lee Gorley Edwards. The family moved from Quanah to Cone in his early
Teenage years. He attended school in Rails, where he and two brothers played on the football team. Edwards was an avid football player. Team players and fans gave him  the nickname "Dynamo Edwards." Throughout his high school years he was awarded first team offense and defense in District 4A and was voted twice as All State Tackle, just to name a few. During his sophomore year (1957) his team, the Ralls Jackrabbits, won district for the first time since 1924. Edwards played in the Greenbelt Bowl in 1960. He also won state in shot-put.

He  graduated from Ralls High School and attended college on a football scholarship. He had 21 offers from colleges for him to play football for them. He chose West Texas State College in Canyon. During his second year of college he had a back injury while working at the potato shed ending his football career and dreams of playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

He was a mechanic most  of his adult life working on cars, tractors, and lawn mowers. He  retired from Trumph Seed in Ralls and was a member  of several organizations, including the Lions Club. He had a passion for fishing, hunting, tractors, cars, and chickens. He collected all kinds of antiques. He loved his family and friends.

He  married, Bonnie Dell Mason on November 24, 1960. They were  married 55 years. He then married Caroline Ritchie Robinson on July 28, 28, 2018, moving back to his birth town and becoming once again a Quanah Indian fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Norma Lee and Glenda; two brothers, Garland and Charles; and one step-son, Lethal W. Wiseman, Jr., and first wife Bonnie.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Judy of Lubbock; one son, Billy, Jr, (LuAnn) of Bowie; two step-daughters, Patricia and Carrie (Dean) of Quanah; one step-son, Jamie (Paul) of Moore, Oklahoma; one bonus daughter, Machelle of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Marvin (Pauline) and Dee (Sandra) of Paris; twelve grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to one of the following.

Goodlett Reformed Baptist Church        Quanah  Senior Citizens
c/o 1201 W. 13th Street                         PO  Box 88
Quanah, Texas 79252                            Quanah,  Texas 79252

Hospice of Wichita Falls                        Rathgaber Hospitality House
4909 Johnson  Road                             1615  12th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76310                   Wichita Falls, Texas 76310

Crosbyton Senior Citizens                     Crosbyton   Cemetery
119 North Berkshire Avenue                  c/o 221 West Main Street
Crosbyton, Texas 79322                        Crosbyton, Texas 79322