Joey W. Edwards, 57, of Chapmanville passed away Monday April 13, 2009 at Logan Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed hunting, was a member of Local 132 I.U.O.E. for 38 years and the United Steel Workers local 14614. He is survived by his wife Jewell, son Joey Edwards, Mother Ida Edwards, Sister Martha Greer, Brothers Ray and Tim Edwards all of So. Carolina. Grandchildren, Derek, Zoey, and Zackary. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek. Family and Friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.