Rev. David A. Edwards
April 2, 1952-Oct. 6, 2021
David A. Edwards, 69, residing in Northville, Michigan; passed away at 5:46pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Ascension Providence Hospital of Novi, Michigan, surrounded by family.

He was born April 2, 1952 in Carthage, Missouri, a son of the late Dallas W. & Ina (Carr) Edwards and was raised in Sarcoxie, Missouri. He is a brother of the late Judith K. Wood of Golden City, Missouri. David is survived by his daughter Amber K. and husband Mark Schwing of South Bend, Indiana, his son Allen Shane Edwards of Neosho, Missouri, and his son Andrew D. and wife Gael Edwards of Northville, Michigan and three grandchildren Brandon D. and wife Jessica Schwing, Bryce C. Schwing and Brooke J. Schwing. He is also survived by his brother Dick and wife Lynnette of Racine, Missouri, Louise Hood of Florence, Kentucky, and Alice Perry of Joplin, Missouri.

David was a farmer for many years. He felt God’s calling to ministry and gave up farming to be a pastor. He received his B.A. from Vennard College in Oskaloosa, Iowa and was a pastor for 20 years. He was passionate about his love for Christ and deeply loved the congregations he shepherded over the years. David was a man of humor, had a laugh that was contagious and loved pulling pranks. He was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his later years, you could find him gardening, canning, and tending to his bee hives. He never went anywhere without his loyal dog companion, Sissy. He was captivated by God’s creations and found peace and solace in the wonders and beauty of them.