Walter W. Edwards, Iii

Walter W. Edwards, III, age 78, died Saturday. Born in Steubenville he had lived in Canton since 2008. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School and retired from the City of Steubenville. Preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Lytle) Edwards. Survived by a daughter, Angela Edwards, son, JT Edwards, grandchildren, Amon R. Shabazz, Nakiyyah K. Nasir and Naylah S. Nasir and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were private.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free

I'm following the path God has laid you see.

I took His hand when I heard him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts and peace to thee

God wanted me now; He set me free.