Billy A. Edwards, 85, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Dearborn, MO passed away September 21, 2023.

He was born on September 12, 1938, to Ralph and Audrey (Boydston) Edwards in Smithville, MO. He grew up in Dearborn, MO and attended North Platte School. He then served his country in the United State Army where he was stationed in Alaska. 

On June 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Emma L. “Tee” Jameson. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn where they made their home. In 2014 they moved to Smithville, MO. Tee passed away on May 12, 2016.

Billy was a barber in Dearborn for several years and later retired from TWA as an aircraft mechanic. 

He loved playing pool and spending time with his family. Billy and Tee enjoyed spending winters in Texas and they also had a newspaper route for the St. Joseph News Press. Billy was a great husband, dad and grandpa. 

Billy was also preceded in death his parents; his brother and sisters and their spouses. 

He is survived by his son Billy Shawn Edwards and wife Patty; grandchildren Noah and Tyler Edwards; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville

Burial: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery