Kenneth Joseph Edwards' Obituary
Kenneth Joseph Edwards—father, grandfather, uncle, and friend—passed away on April 5, 2026, in Provo, Utah.Kenneth was born on December 28, 1944, in Murray, Utah, to Clyde and Beth Edwards. He was the youngest of six children.Kenneth spent his career as a semi-truck driver, beginning with IFA and later retiring from Geneva Rock. He was also a proud retired member of Teamsters Local #222.He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, where he met his sweetheart, Nona Smits. Nona and her son, Paul, were a meaningful and valued part of Kenneth’s life.Kenneth enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved camping, riding his four-wheeler, and was always up for a game of river golf with his grandchildren.He was the father of Suzette Bair, Kenneth Jr. (Krista), Kevin (Raelyn), and Michael (Kris), and a grandfather to thirteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.Kenneth is survived by his brother Richard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Beth; his sisters, Verjean Mott and Lois Wilkins; his brothers, Clyde Jr. and Paul Edwards; and his granddaughter, Kendra Naisbitt.He will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.
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