Obituary for Lyndell Joe Edwards
Lyndell Joe Edwards, 67, of Webb City, MO, passed away on Friday May 27, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.
Lyndell was born on August 31, 1954, in Olton, TX, to Marlin and Carma (McBroom) Edwards. On June 12, 1976, he married Elaine (Hearon) Edwards in Baxter Springs, KS, and they made their home in Pittsburg, KS, until 1979 when they moved to Joplin, MO. In 1984 they moved to Webb City, MO.
Lyndell had several jobs through the years. After graduating high school in Golden City, MO in 1972, he attended College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, where he was a fireman until 1974. In 1976 he moved to Pittsburg, KS where he began working for Dickie Clay. He moved to Joplin, MO in 1979 and began working for Ozark Engineering as a welder, saw operator, and later as a beam line operator. When Ozark closed in 1982, he decided to continue his education at Missouri Southern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1988. At that time, he took a position at Eagle Picher as an Environmental Engineer and later as the Wastewater Manager. In 2008 he started working for the City of Joplin as the Superintendent of Wastewater.
Through the years, Lyndell enjoyed bowling and playing golf with his friends, but his favorite activities revolved around deer hunting, reloading, and guns. He was a member of the Joplin Elks. He was an avid reader. His favorite books were the Louie L’Amour westerns, Sherlock Holmes, and Hercule Poirot. He enjoyed watching western movies, including John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, and playing with his dogs. His favorite “girls” were Milly, Molly, and Maggie, all black lab mixes. His current buddy was T’Bone, a Vizla/German Shorthair Pointer mix.
He is remembered by all who knew him as “one of a kind”. He had a dry sense of humor with a unique personality. You never knew what he was going to say or do next. Friends and family alike have numerous funny stories and crazy antics to tell. His friends describe him as “quite a character”, “the nicest crabby person I ever knew”, “always onry”, “partner in crime”, and the latest was “grumpy old man” from his favorite nurse at Mercy.
In addition to his wife, Lyndell is survived by his son, Justin Edwards of Webb City; his father Marlin Edwards and his sister Quilla Edwards, both of Olton, TX; 2 grandsons – Keegan Lumley and his wife Erika of Wilmington, NC and Logan Edwards of Webb City; and a host of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother and his daughter-in-law Michelle (Lumley) Edwards.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Purcell Baptist Church in Purcell, MO. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation immediately following the service at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Lyndell was born on August 31, 1954, in Olton, TX, to Marlin and Carma (McBroom) Edwards. On June 12, 1976, he married Elaine (Hearon) Edwards in Baxter Springs, KS, and they made their home in Pittsburg, KS, until 1979 when they moved to Joplin, MO. In 1984 they moved to Webb City, MO.
Lyndell had several jobs through the years. After graduating high school in Golden City, MO in 1972, he attended College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, where he was a fireman until 1974. In 1976 he moved to Pittsburg, KS where he began working for Dickie Clay. He moved to Joplin, MO in 1979 and began working for Ozark Engineering as a welder, saw operator, and later as a beam line operator. When Ozark closed in 1982, he decided to continue his education at Missouri Southern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1988. At that time, he took a position at Eagle Picher as an Environmental Engineer and later as the Wastewater Manager. In 2008 he started working for the City of Joplin as the Superintendent of Wastewater.
Through the years, Lyndell enjoyed bowling and playing golf with his friends, but his favorite activities revolved around deer hunting, reloading, and guns. He was a member of the Joplin Elks. He was an avid reader. His favorite books were the Louie L’Amour westerns, Sherlock Holmes, and Hercule Poirot. He enjoyed watching western movies, including John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, and playing with his dogs. His favorite “girls” were Milly, Molly, and Maggie, all black lab mixes. His current buddy was T’Bone, a Vizla/German Shorthair Pointer mix.
He is remembered by all who knew him as “one of a kind”. He had a dry sense of humor with a unique personality. You never knew what he was going to say or do next. Friends and family alike have numerous funny stories and crazy antics to tell. His friends describe him as “quite a character”, “the nicest crabby person I ever knew”, “always onry”, “partner in crime”, and the latest was “grumpy old man” from his favorite nurse at Mercy.
In addition to his wife, Lyndell is survived by his son, Justin Edwards of Webb City; his father Marlin Edwards and his sister Quilla Edwards, both of Olton, TX; 2 grandsons – Keegan Lumley and his wife Erika of Wilmington, NC and Logan Edwards of Webb City; and a host of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother and his daughter-in-law Michelle (Lumley) Edwards.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Purcell Baptist Church in Purcell, MO. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation immediately following the service at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.