Calvin A. Edwards, 79, of Steubenville, Ohio went home to Glory July 10, 2017. Calvin was born June 13, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Leroy E. and Ernestine Madden Edwards.

Calvin graduated from Steubenville High School and was a member of First Baptist Church in Toronto, Ohio. Calvin was a proud and loyal member of the U.S. Army receiving an Honorable Discharge. He stayed active in Veteran's affairs by keeping memberships with many Veteran organizations such as the American Legion. He was a manager for Baron Car Wash in Weirton, West Virginia until his health started to fail.

Calvin was a dedicated family man and was honored to give his guidance, love and support to the children he reared.  He lived his life helping others and would give the shirt off his back to benefit someone in need.

Calvin was an avid bowler and quite skilled. He won many Hoinke Classic Tournaments and was an active member of the American Bowling League and the Untied States Bowling Congress (USBC).

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Leroy, Warren, Ernest, Robert, Frank, and Anthony.

He is survived by his children, Tamara L. Young, Calvin A. Edwards, Jr., Marie Nance and a nephew, Hakim (Kim) Edwards whom he raised; his granddaughters, Tia and Raven Young, Shayla Nance, Jiah Minniefield and Brittany Damron; great granddaughters, Alexiana Rodgers, and Azayla  Robinsons; a significant other Joyce Nightengale; brothers, Wade, Stanley, and David Edwards; sisters, Carolyn Douglas, Sharon Haskins, and Deidre Edwards; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

John 4:16
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Humbly submitted by

The family.