Charles Edwards 91 formally of Aurora Il. passed away on 8/15/2017 while with his family in Fl. He was born January 13, 1926 in Halfway , MI. to the late Howard and Mary ( Heckman ) Edwards .He was preceded in death by his father, mother , sister , brother , 3 sons and wife Nellie. He is survived by his son Charles (wife Shirley) of Fl. 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He worked for U S Steel in Pa. for 30 years before moving to Aurora Il. where he enjoyed his retirement camping at Millbrook Il. and sometimes working misc.. odd jobs. He was a proud veteran of the Navy and WW II where he was a gunners mate. In lieu of flowers please donate to the VFW post 7452 in Montgomery Il. where he was a member for many years or Hope Hospice at www. hopehcs.org. Guests will be received at Beverage Family Funeral Home 104 Terry Street Sandwich Il. on Thursday 8/24/2017 from 11 am to 1 pm with a graveside service to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery with Military Honor provided by the Montgomery VFW Post 7452 and U.S. Navy. On line condolences maybe made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com