Doilas Elton Edwards

Doilas Elton Edwards, 70, of Piggott died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born May 1, 1933, in Piggott, the son of the late Jeff and Verna Payne Edwards.

He was united in marriage to Patsy Hollis on Aug. 13, 1954. To this union two children were born.

He was employed by McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Corporation in St. Louis, Mo., for 32 1/2 years and was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for 45 years. He loved baseball and especially the Cardinals.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Brent Edwards on October 3, 1955; and two sisters, Kelpa Mae Edwards and Mary Ford.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Edwards of Piggott; one daughter, Cynthia Gale Edwards Kelly and husband, Kevin, of Independence, Mo.; four brothers, Curtis Edwards of Ariz., John Edwards of Miss., Jerry Edwards of Ind., Glen Edwards of Miss.; and other relatives and friends.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.