Kirk Edwards

Kirk B. Edwards, 53, of Butler, a longtime pharmacist and Chicora businessman, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Kirk was born in Butler, on April 30, 1959. He was the son of the late Thomas Richard and Alda M. McGarvey Edwards.

He was a 1977 graduate of Karns City High School and a graduate of the school of pharmacy at the University of Kentucky. Kirk had been employed as a pharmacist in Punxsutawney, East Brady and Butler. For more than 20 years, Kirk had been the owner and pharmacist of Chicora Drug. He was a member of the Butler Country Club and the Chicora Moose.

Kirk was an outstanding athlete and especially enjoyed playing basketball, softball and golf. Kirk was a devoted father and his life was dedicated to providing loving care to his two daughters.

He is survived by two daughters, Kaleigh E. Edwards and Kiley M. Edwards, both at home; a son, Alex Edwards of Elkin, W.Va.; his sister, Alexis Brandon; two brothers, Thomas M. Edwards and his wife, Cheryl R., of Chicora and Bradley K. Edwards of Butler; three nieces, Melinda Cunningham and her husband, Eric, Rachelle Côte and her husband, Justin, and Megan Raishart and her husband, Warren; a nephew, Josh Edwards and his wife, Maria; seven great-nieces and nephews, Bryce and Lexie Cunningham, Austin, Mya, and Blake Côte and Keira and Gia Raishart; as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.

EDWARDS — Friends of Kirk B. Edwards, who passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora, from noon to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.Additional visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler. A funeral service will follow at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Krajacic, church pastor, officiating.Interment will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.Memorial contributions in Kirk's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St. No. 100, Alexandria, VA 22311.Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.