Ernest Jerome “Ernie” Wran Edwards entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
His life began Jan. 22, 1965, to the late Janie Mckelvin and Bernard Wran Sr. in Washington, D.C. At the age of seven, he was adopted by Robert and Doramae Edwards and relocated to Petersburg. Later, Ernest moved to Hampton, where he attended and graduated from Phoebus High School in 1983. Ernie’s highlight at Phoebus High School was playing in the marching band. He started his career at the Langley Air Force Base Commissary in 1979.
The joy of his life was spending time with all of his family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always made everyone laugh. He spent his spare time playing the slot machines and bingo. Ernest’s love for the slots resulted in him working as a manager at several casinos.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Wran Jr., Sterling Peterson and Eugene Peterson; and two sisters, Doreen Dorsey and Donna Stewart.
Ernest leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, LaWandra Edwards; son, Robert Edwards II (Latasha Edwards); daughter, LaQuasha Edwards (Timothy Anderson II); three sisters, Valerie Mccree, Janie Southerland (Thomas Southerland Sr.) and Daiyyah Edwards; grandson, Robert Edwards III; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was loved by all of his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News.
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