Sammy L. Edwards was born in Kerens, Navarro County, Texas to the parentage of the late Willie Edwards and Berthina Monroe Edwards.

Sammy graduated from Park High School in Kerens, Texas. Early on Sammy united with New Hope Baptist Church where he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

Sammy moved to Dallas, Texas and later united with Eastgate Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor H.D. Reagan. Sammy served diligently as an usher, enjoyed singing in the mass choir and praising God through the Male Chorus until his health declined.

Sammy worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed life, listening to music and was passionate about helping others.

On November 1, 2017, Sammy L. Edwards departed this walk of life and transitioned from earth to glory. Sammy was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie and Berthina Edwards; three brothers, Willie Edwards, Jr., J.C. Edwards and Robert Edwards; sisters, Francis Watson, Maurine Castle, Shirley Toliver and Berdie Wilson.

Sammy leaves to lament and his passing and celebrate his homegoing: his loving and devoted wife of 24 years, Lena Edwards; siblings, Percy Edwards (Jean), Margaret Banks and Doris Edwards; sister-in-law, Nina Clay and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.