William S. Edwards ’50

After a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, Bill died at his Charlottesville, Va., home on Nov. 28, 2000.

He prepared for Princeton at St. Paul's School. Bill was a member of Tiger Inn. With a basic engineering degree, he joined his father's Detroit firm, selling to the automotive industry. There he began his lifelong interest in building and remodeling homes. He received a Naval Reserve commission and in 1960 reported he was a lieutenant.

He fulfilled a desire for his own business and living in Charlottesville by moving there in 1974. With his oldest son he reopened an Oldsmobile dealership, expanded it to include Honda, and relocated to a new facility. Selling the dealership in 1982, he entered real estate. In 1988 he and his wife opened Country Gardens Antiques, where he remained active until his death.

Bill served in many business associations and as deacon and senior warden in his church. To his credit was a one-line speaking role in the movie Morgan Stewart's Homecoming.

Bill leaves his wife, Joan, whom he married in June 1950; five children, Madeline '83, Anne, John, David, and William; 10 grandchildren; and brother Cyril '43. To his family goes our deep sympathy.

The Class of 1950