Mr. Joseph Bernard Edwards, Sr., age 80 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Center. He was born on December 22, 1936 in Lebanon, KY. Mr. Edwards was a retired meat manager and butcher for Pic Pac Grocery, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tolbert and Bessie Edwards; four sisters, Elizabeth Napier, Catherine Roberts, Theresa Rakes, Margaret Shofner; two brothers, James Edwards and Thomas Edwards.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine Henrietta Lamkin Edwards, of Lebanon, KY; two sons, Joseph Bernard "Joey" Edwards, Jr. (Karen), Paul R. Edwards (Kim); five grandchildren, Krystal Edwards, Nicole Edwards, Jonathon Brady, Sarah Edwards, McKenzie Edwards; two great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Abrams and Raylee Abrams; three sisters, Rose Sanders (Robert), Ruth Davis (Wilbur), Linda Abell (Joe); two brothers, Robert Edwards (Jane), Charles Edwards (Gertrude); two brother-in-laws, George Roberts and Ronnie Shofner.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the funeral home. Prayer Services will be held at 7:00 Tuesday evening by Deacon Joe Dant.