Otis Edwards Obituary

Otis Carlisle Edwards, Sr. BROOKHAVEN, GA - Otis Carlisle Edwards, Sr. of Brookhaven, GA passed away on April 11, 2016. He was the son of Richard David and Zelma Edwards of Branchville, SC. He is survived by his wife, Clemiegene Rhodes Edwards of the home; sons O. Carlisle Edwards, Jr. (Kim) of Mount Pleasant, SC and Paul K. Edwards of Atlanta, GA; granddaughters Brooks, Summer and Jordan of Mount Pleasant, SC and Kaitlin of Memphis, TN; sister Linda Edwards of Hickory Tavern, SC; nephews Timothy Edward Berry (Brenda) and David Berry (Tina), John D. Edwards, Jr. of St. Matthews, SC; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Mr. Edwards was born in Orangeburg County, SC. He graduated from Roseville High School with honors, then served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater during World War II. After World War II, he attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he earned BS and MBA degrees. Upon graduation, he began a long, successful career as a professor at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC, serving at various times as professor, Division Chairman, and Teacher of the Year until his retirement at 80 years old - which he referred to as "early retirement". Throughout his life, his family, his church and his teaching were important to him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11:00AM at Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, SC with the Rev. Dr. Michael L. Guffee, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Memorial Garden of Shandon United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Shandon United Methodist Church music fund. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston