Marcus Warren Edwards

Marcus Warren Edwards, 40, of Abilene, passed away March 26th, 2010, at a local medical center. A service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 31st at the Beltway Baptist Church Chapel. A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday at Kempner Cemetery in Kempner, Texas. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

Marcus was born on January 12, 1970 in Ft. Wainwright, Alaska to Rufus Warren Edwards, Sr. and Janet Kay Edwards. Marcus grew up in Lampasas and graduated from Lampasas High School. As a life-long learner, Marcus had earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Tarleton State University, a Master of Education, as well as a Master of Arts from the University of Houston. Marcus was an advocate for people with disabilities. His desire was always to motivate and inspire others to reach their highest potential.

Marcus was a member of Beltway Baptist Church and served on the Board of Abilene Hope Haven. While living in Houston he also served on the City of Houston's council for people with disabilities. Marcus had been working with IntelliGEN AR, since 1994, first as a participant and later as a volunteer consultant. IntelliGEN AR is an organization that helps others who are paralyzed to regain their health and function. Marcus was the living embodiment of what it is to help others while himself living an extraordinary and productive life.

Surviving Marcus are his wife Lindsay Edwards, mother; Janet Edwards, sister; Cindi Evans and husband Brandon of Burnet, brother; Rufus Warren Edwards, Jr. and wife Michele of Salado as well as two nieces; Shaylan and Miley Evans, and a nephew Cooper Edwards. Preceding Marcus in death were his father, and his grandparents.

Donations may be made in honor of Marcus to the Marcus Edwards Memorial Fund at First Financial Bank in Abilene. Condolences can be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.