Roy Edwards (politician)

Roy Edwards (May 27, 1954 – November 2, 2020) was an American politician from Wyoming.

Roy Edwards
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 53rd district
In office January 5, 2015 – November 2, 2020
Preceded by	Gregg Blikre
Succeeded by	Chris Knapp
Personal details
Born	May 27, 1954 Gillette, Wyoming
Died	November 2, 2020 (aged 66) Casper, Wyoming
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Glenda
Children	3
Alma mater	Campbell County High School

Early life

Edwards was born in Gillette, Wyoming on May 27, 1954. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1972.[1][2]

Career

Edwards was the owner of the Edwards Title Company LLC.[1] Edwards served on the Gillette City Council for 12 years and on the Campbell County Board of Commissioners for 8 years.[3] On November 4, 2014, Edwards was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives where he represented the 53rd district as a Republican. He assumed office on January 5, 2015.[2][4]

Personal life

Edwards was an Independent Baptist. He was married to his wife, Glenda, and had three children and five grandchildren.[2]

Edwards died in office on November 2, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming of COVID-19 complications.[5] His death occurred the day before the general election that year, in which he was running unopposed. He was 66 years old.[6]

References

1. "Roy Edwards' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
2. "House District 53: Representative Roy Edwards". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
3. "The legacy of Roy Edwards". The Kemmerer Gazette. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
4. "Roy Edwards". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
5. "Legislator's son describes how COVID-19 came on quickly". KPVI-DT. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
6. "Gillette Republican lawmaker dies a day before the election". KPVI-DT. Retrieved November 2, 2020.