Dustin Blake Edwards

Bridgeport ~ Dustin Blake Edwards, 42, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Bridgeport.

Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2nd, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Cottondale Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Rocky Loper, Lawrence York, Hunter Skiles, Josh Vidal, Jeremy Foley, and Dustin Kelley. Honorary Pallbearer is Mary Garza Smith.

Dustin was born on January 28, 1984, to Ronnie Lee and Shirley Dale (Davis) Edwards in Decatur. Dustin’s greatest joy in life was being a loving father to his son, Connor, whom he loved with all his heart. He took immense pride in watching Connor grow and succeed in every sport he pursued, always standing as his biggest supporter and loudest cheerleader. Even through the hardest days of his illness, Dustin never stopped fighting to get better. More than anything, he wanted to be here for his beloved son, Connor, and he gave everything he had in the hope of getting well and sharing more precious moments with him. Dustin loved his family and friends deeply and had a gift for celebrating the accomplishments of others, always encouraging and uplifting those around him. He looked forward each year to attending Supercross and enjoyed spending peaceful days fishing. Dustin will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering support, and the love and pride he shared so freely with those he cherished.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Dale Edwards, and Shirley’s parents, Hoyt and Helen Davis; his grandparents, Gene and Bonnie Edwards; his uncle, Donnie Edwards; and his nephew, Jake Walkup.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Connor Blake Edwards; his father, Ronnie Edwards of Bridgeport; his brother, Jason Edwards of Paradise; his sister, Trena Gilfert of Lansing, Kansas; his nieces, Marissa Edwards of Weatherford, Shelby Edwards of Krum, Chloe Edwards of Springtown, and Chelcy Wagner of Nashville, Tennessee; his uncle, Terry Edwards; his aunt, Anita Edwards; other relatives and a large host of friends.

Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport

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