SFC Percy Edwards, U S Army Retired

SFC Percy Edwards, U. S. Army Retired, 53, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Percy was born in Centreville, MS and raised in Gloster. He joined the army after high school and served his country for 20 years. During his time in the army he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering. He was a Bronze Star recipient and he was also recognized with the Meritrious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, South West Asia Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Army Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (with\num 3), and the Over Seas Ribbon. He has been employed with Northrop-Grumman for the past 6 years. He was a member of the Gulf Coast Universal Riders Motorcycle Club in Mobile. Percy loved the Lord, loved his family and loved his country. He was a man of integrity and a true gentleman. Percy was preceded in death by his father, George Edwards, Sr., and mother-in-law, Fleida White-Norris. He is survived by his wife, Karen Edwards; daughters, Brooklynn Morris and Joy Dowell; sons, Thomas (Domonique) Morris and Christopher Jackson; mother, Dorothy Lee Edwards; sisters, Dorothy Lee (Dennis) Edwards-Cox and Theresa (Akram) Edwards-Sawalha; brothers, George (Debra) Edwards, Jr., Joseph (Barbara) Edwards, Gordon Edwards and Kardel Edwards; and one grandchild, Tamia Morris. Percy also leaves behind a father-in-law, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends. Visitation is Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 6 until 7 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs. Percy will have a home going celebration Friday, February 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 10 until 11 a.m. at the First Metropolitan Church in Houston, Texas. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery with military honors.