Lee Roy Edwards, Jr.

Lee Roy Edwards, Jr, 72, of Latrobe, PA, died in his home of natural causes on January 10, 2025.

 He was born in Latrobe in July 1952 to the late Lee Roy Edwards, Sr, and Emma (Daugherty) Edwards. Lee Jr left high school to follow in his father's footsteps to learn the trade of auto body repair and painting. 

 In his younger days "Jr" enjoyed collecting trains and building elaborate train displays. He also enjoyed assembling and painting model cars. After becoming an auto body paint specialist, he would paint the vehicles he drove bright colors, like his fluorescent orange Pontiac, hot pink Bonneville, and cherry red Impala. He eventually gave up driving cars for riding motorcycles. He also enjoyed golfing and bicycle riding.

 In addition to his parents, Lee Jr was preceded in death by a sibling, Paul Edwards. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Harris; brother, Richard Edwards; and sister ("Sis"), Cheryl (Jerry) Yarbrough; nieces Aimee Sarver and Alyssa (Chris) Cary.

 There will be no public visitations. Frederick Funeral Home, Inc., 1543 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA 15650 entrusted with arrangements.  To send condolences, please visit www.FrederickFuneralHome.com.

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