The Rev. Otis Carl "O.C." Edwards, Jr.
June 15, 1928 ~ December 13, 2021
Born in:
Bienville, LA
Resided in:
Mars Hill, NC
The Rev. Otis Carl “O.C.” Edwards, Jr., 93, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021.
Born in Bienville, LA, O.C. was son of the late Otis Carl Edwards Sr., and Margaret Hutchinson Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his son, Carl Edwards, and his sister, Doris.
Fr. Edwards served as a priest in the Episcopal church for many years. He was faculty at Nashotah House Seminary in Wisconsin and then Dean of Seabury Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, until his retirement to Weaverville, NC, in 1994.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane Trufant Edwards; daughter, Louise Edwards-Simpson (Russell Edwards-Simpson); son, Sam Edwards (Patricia Joubert); and brother, Conrad Edwards.
The Celebration of life for Fr. Edwards will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Mars Hill. Rev. David McNair will officiate. Masks required for all in attendance.
For online streaming, a link will be available on Saturday at www.holyspiritwnc.org.
Services
Celebration of Life: December 18, 2021 2:00 pm
Church of the Holy Spirit
433 Bone Camp Road
Marshall, NC 28753
http://www.holyspiritwnc.org/
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Jane and family, I am truly sorry to hear of O.C.’s passing. He was a true servant of Jesus and I hold him with great regard. He was one of the few ministers that I have had dealings that I thought modeled Jesus in his life. I know his spirit is rejoicing with the Lord and he is free from the fetters of human failing.
Jane and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of O.C.
He was a wonderful man and I thoroughly enjoyed the times I spent with both OC and Jane at their home in Weaverville. They set the standard for kindness and love for one another❣️
I met O.C. and Jane during our volunteer work at an early election site some time ago. O.C. reflected such a shining light of love and made such an impression on my husband and I. O.C. called me on the phone about a year or so ago, and we had a wonderful conversation. He had such a passion for social justice and love for his fellow human beings. I am richer for having known him. Jane, I am thinking of you and your family during this time.
A great colleague & contributing scholar to biblical & historical/liturgical studies. I shall miss O. C. & pray for him & Jane.