Bradford Floyd Edward, Sr.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  2 Timothy 4: 7-8

Brother Bradford Floyd Edwards, Sr., 92, of Jennings, Louisiana transitioned for peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1934, in Silverwood, Louisiana to his loving parents, Thomas Edwards and Mary Savoie Edwards. Brother Edwards accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. He was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church in Jennings, LA, pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. Brother Edwards worked for many years at the Leevac Shipyard in Jennings, LA. He was married to Clara Mae Daniel Edwards.

Brother Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Edwards; one son, Bradford F. Edwards, Jr; all but one of his siblings.

Brother Edwards is survived by his loving wife, Clara Mae Edwards; his sons, Reverend Mark Edwards of Silverwood, LA and Linton Daniel of Jennings, LA; his daughters, Glenora Edwards of Silverwood, LA., Mary Jane McKinnie of Lake Charles, LA., Melanie Edwards of Baton Rouge, LA., Harryetta Baldwin (Miles) of Houston, TX., and Patricia McKenzie of Port Arthur, TX; one sister, Arthur D. Parquet (Benjamin) of Destrehan, LA; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026, at Union Baptist Church, 1014 S. Main Street in Jennings, LA. Visiting will be in the church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Silverwood Community Cemetery in Silverwood, Louisiana under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary, LLC of Jennings, LA.