of Mountain Home, AR

June 6, 1943 - March 20, 2025

Mr. William Gary Edwards, 81, of Mountain Home, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born June 6, 1943 in Galesburg, IL. He is the son of Raymond and Leona (Swanson) Kirby.
Gary was known in the community as owner of The Golden Dragon of Gassville, AR, for 26 years. He was dedicated to volunteering, military, and his religion. During April to May 2013, he delivered Mountain Home Chamber Travel Guides to 13 visitor centers in Arkansas. It took him 137 ½ hours and he traveled 3542.2 miles. He volunteered with the Chamber of Commerce for over 32 years and was an Ambassador for 26 years. Gary served as a mentor for the Baxter County Alternative School for 17 years; Christian Clinic for 13 years; Lions Club for 8 years and received 3 each Service Awards for Edwin Dalstrom, Melvin Jones Award, and a World Service Award; Board of Directors for the Day Center for 8 years; American Legion for 38 years and is a life member; VFW life member for 16 years; retired from the Army 25 years; Master Mason 32° for 50 years; mentor for C-Step and the Youth Challenge Camp Robinson in Little Rock, Arkansas for 12 years. Gary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He is survived by three children; William Gary Edwards, II. and wife Mary, of Buda, TX, Terry Wayne Edwards and wife Kelly of Red Oak, TX, and Kimberly Dawne Cox and husband Shannon of Greenwood, AR., sister; Sandra Anderson and husband JR. of Mountain Home, AR., brothers; Randy Edwards and wife Linda of Provo, UT, and Jeff Kirby and wife Nancy of Keller, TX; along with several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Leona (Swanson) Kirby, and brother Terry Ray Edwards.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Mountain Home with Pastor Tad Rogers officiating. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Mountain Home from 10:00-11:00am, with the funeral service starting at 11:00am. Interment will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Gary Edwards II, Terry Edwards, Shannon Cox, Jeff Kirby, Vince Anderson, and Rob Hall.
Services are in the care of Roller Funeral Home.

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