Hugh Cordell Edwards

Port Wentworth – Hugh Cordell Edwards, 56, passed away May 26, 2018 at Candler Hospital.

The Chatham County native was a member of Landmark Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing. He was an honorary member of the Port Wentworth Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed fishing, and playing the banjo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Dorsey Edwards and Wilma Gnann Edwards.

Survivors include his brothers, Samuel B. Edwards and Willie L. Edwards; niece, Robin Terry; nephews, Tim and Michael Edwards and Will Eschenburg; and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel.

Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Remembrances may be given to Landmark Baptist Church, 3 Sutler Road, Okatie, SC 29909

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 754-6421