William Norman Edwards

William Norman Edwards, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed with the grace of a peaceful death after a long battle with COPD on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie; his parents, Thomas and Catherine Edwards; brothers, Jerry, Terry, and John Edwards. William was an accomplished songwriter and musician who found salvation sharing his time and talents with his St.Thomas Parish family. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jesse Edwards (Monica), Heather McGartland (Maureen O’Brien); brothers, Tom “Bobby” and Marilyn Edwards, Dave and Kim Edwards, Gary and Marion Edwards; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 24, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 1449 Wilcox Park Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, with Fr. Jim Chelich presiding. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.