Bruce Lyle "Buzzy" Edwards

Bruce Lyle ""Buzzy"" Edwards, Jr., age 66, of Biloxi, passed away August 21, 2012 in Biloxi.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Lyle Edwards, Sr.; and his maternal grandparents, Effie B. Keenum and Zollie L. Branton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Becky Edwards of Biloxi; his mother, Yvonne Edwards Strangi Henry of Gulfport; his three children, Stephanie Edwards of Gulfport, Yvette Hickman of Biloxi, and Chris Schlicht (Beth) of Dallas, TX; five siblings, Tommy Strangi (Jo-Ellen) of Gulfport, Karen Buehler (Chrissy Hansen) of Ocean Springs, Marty Edwards, Cheri Hensen, and Traci Edwards, all of Flint, MI; five grandchildren, Shayne Hannah, Trae Hickman, Jessica Ellzey, Lauren Schlicht, and Camden Schlicht; one great grandchild, Skylar Hannah; and two aunts, Myra B. Wright of Gulfport and Billie B. Milligan of Oklahoma City, OK.
Born in Gulfport, he was a graduate of Biloxi High School and attended Mississippi State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. He worked for the Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, South Central Bell, and retired from Civil Service after fourteen years.
An avid Mississippi State Bulldog fan, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and scouting. He loved being with his grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to: The American Foundation for the Blind, #2 Penn Plaza Suite 1102, New York, New York 10121, attn. Audrey Taylor.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi with a visitation from Noon until 2:00 PM. As Buzzy would have liked, please dress casually. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi.