Monty Edwards, 88, of Augusta, WV passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence.

Born on October 26, 1933 in New Mexico, he was the son of the late Seal Edwards and Myrtle Hamilton Edwards.

Monty was a Navy veteran and worked for the Dept of Natural Resources.  He was a member of the Christ Community Church where he served on the church board.  He was a Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years.  He has a love for baseball and the young people who played the sport.  He coached his son's Little League team, the Orioles, and later umpired.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine Allen Edwards, a daughter, Seala Tutwiler (Frank) of Augusta, WV, a son, Monty Bryan Edwards (Veronika) of Springfield, VA, sisters, Connie Flischer and Donna Digler, brothers, Jim Widner and Harvey Widner, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Community Church, Augusta, WV with Pastor Don Kesner officiating.  Interment will be Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, WV. Military rites will be accorded by the U.S. Navy.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, 6-8 pm, at the church.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.