Harold M. Edwards, 72, passed away, Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was born January 28, 1939 in Nash County. Harold was the son of the late Will L. and Stella Joyner Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Suitt Edwards, three brothers, Bradley, Wilbur and Fred Edwards, brother-in-law, William Powell.

He is survivied by his daughter, Dawn Edwards Lascallette and husband Johnny of Red Oak, one grand-daughter; brother, Frank Edwards and wife Carol of Rocky Mount, two sisters, Zelma E. Powell of Bailey, Judith E. Nicholson of Spring Hope, three sister-in-laws, Nancy L. Edwards of Spring Hope, Ernell W. Edwards of Rocky Mount and Ernestine Suitt of Fuquay Varina.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Community Church, Foyer Fund or Macedonia Baptist Church.

Visitation was held Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A funeral followed at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Pridgen officiating. Burial  followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.