Thomas Howard Edwards

Thomas Howard Edwards, 75, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, with family by his side. Tom was born December 26, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Jack and Jeanne Edwards. Tom grew up in Tucker, Georgia. He loved being a Tucker Tiger so much that he taught his wife, Vicki, the fight song. Tom gave his life to the Lord on December 31, 1972. Tom was a graduate of Georgia State University and began his career in broadcasting at WTWA in Thomson, Georgia before surrendering his life to the gospel ministry. Tom received his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tom’s life was marked with a dedication to Jesus Christ. The old hymn “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go” would serve as Tom’s theme song. Tom served as a pastor in Shelby, Montana, which is not the end of the world, but you can see it from there, as well as DeKalb, Texas, Camden, Arkansas, and finally at Ramah First Baptist in Palmetto, Georgia. After serving as a pastor, Tom was called to be a Director of Missions for the South-Central Association of Southern Baptists in Kansas. Tom loved the Lord, life, and people. Tom was rarely seen without a smile on his face and loved to tell “dad” jokes. He was a thinker who loved to read, as well as write poetry. He loved Celtic music and all things Scotland. If slide shows are allowed in heaven, he’ll be showing everyone his trip to Scotland. Tom is survived by his wife, Vicki Lynn Elrod Edwards, his son, Rusty Edwards, his daughter-in-love, Leslie Edwards, his grandchildren, Landry, John Henry, and Will Edwards, his brother, Jackson Edwards, his sister-in-law, Sherry Golden, and brother-in-law, Ronnie Golden. He was preceded in death by his son, Cory Edwards, and his sister Tina Edwards Johnson. Tom especially will be remembered for his love of the Lord and preaching and studying God’s Word. Although his passing has left a huge hole in the lives of all that he encountered, we know that there was a massive celebration in heaven for this good and faithful servant. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be February 16th at 2:00 PM at Newnan First Baptist Church, with visitation at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideons or Newnan First Baptist.

Thomas Howard Edwards

December 26, 1948 - January 29, 2024