Mr. Michael Lee Edwards, Sr., husband of the late Elouise Hannibal Edwards, made his transition from Earth to Heaven on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence, SC. He was born on December 13, 1947 in Lee County to the late Prince Edwards, Sr. and Rosa Williams Edwards. Michael was reared in the Lee County and attended the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed by Black River Electric Cooperative for 33 years as a First Class Lineman. After retirement he enjoyed watching Westerns and doing yard work. Michael attended Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Mayesville, SC, where he served as a Trustee.

He leaves to cherish his memories & continues his legacy: his loving daughters, Tonya (Johnny) Pugh of Sumter, SC and Stacy (Timothy) Joyner of Dalzell, SC; a step-daughter, Deloris Davis and step-granddaughters, Kaylonda and Courtney Davis all of Sumter, SC; sisters: Mary Moses and Rosa Jefferson of Mayesville, SC and Mahalia "Dee" Benbow of Providence, RI; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Hannibal and Henrietta Wilson of Mayesville, SC; brothers-in-law: Robert (Rosetta) Hannibal and Elijah (Bessie) Hannibal of Mayesville, SC , and John (Betty) Hannibal of Lynchburg, SC; a special friend, Marilyn Andrews of Sumter, SC; and Isabella Wilson, whom was affectionately seen as one of his own.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elouise Hannibal Edwards; infant daughter, Brenda Lousie Edwards; son, Deacon Michael Lee Edwards, Jr.; grandsons, Timothy Michael Joyner, Jr. and Malachi Lee Joyner; parents, Prince and Rosa Edwards, Sr.; brothers: Prince Edwards, Jr., Franklin Roosevelt Edwards & Paul Edwards; mother-in-law, Evelina Hannibal and daughter-in-law, Rev. Angela Conyers Edwards.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Edwards will be placed in the church on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 126 E Sumter St. Mayesville, SC, with Rev. Eugene Myers Officiating.

Interment will follow in Mayesville Community Cemetery.