Daniel Peyton Edwards, Jr.

Mr. Daniel Peyton Edwards, Jr., 68 of Appomattox passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Appomattox. He was born May 31, 1943 in Henry Co., Virginia. He was the son of the late Daniel Peyton Edwards, Sr. and Esther Valentine Griffin Edwards. He was the widower of Lisa Jean Moore Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a proud former United States Marine and a member of the Masonic Order AF&AM where he was a Master Mason 32nd degree Scottish Rite. He was an associate professor at SVCC John H. Daniel Campus; he also was a retired Major with the Department of Corrections where he was chief of security. Daniel loved airplanes and was a certified flight instructor. He was the founding President of the Farmville chapter EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association). Mr. Edwards was reunited with the love of his life, Lisa on Saturday, however in his last few years he found love again with his companion, Wanda (WaWoo) Maddox. He was a beloved father to his loving daughter, Anita Carole Edwards of Virginia Beach, VA, his loving son, James C. Edwards (Bracken West) of Rincon, GA and his two grandchildren, Carolyn Valentine and Amanda Leigh Edwards. He is also survived by his sister, Carole Jane Edwards Morck of Richmond, VA.