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Billy S. Edwards, 86, died at home on Dec. 12, 2020 following a long battle with Alzheimers.

He was born and raised in Winston-Salem and retired from Lucent Technologies.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; 4 siblings; and a daughter, Cindy Edwards.

Survivors: his wife of 62 years, Kathleen Gaither Edwards; 3 children, Tammy Edwards-Buchin, Michael Dean and Todd Edwards; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

There will be no services.