Roby Ellis Edwards age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Edwards was born on August 31, 1936 in West Virginia to Jeff and Virgie Burcham Edwards.
He is survived by his wife Loretta Patton Edwards of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Theresa and Jimmy Hall of Elk Creek, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Mack and Missy Edwards of Galax, Virginia; three grandchildren Jordan Edwards and Autumn Edwards both of Galax, Virginia; Chelsea Hall of Elk Creek, Virginia; sister Viola Lineberry of High Point, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Patton Cemetery with Marvin Williams officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Patton Cemetery Fund, 1440 Pattons Mill Lane, Galax Virginia 24333.