Donald Edwards, age 53, of Chaffee, MO passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on Feb. 7, 1960 in Gideon, Missouri to Elmer and Mary Atkins Williams. He married Elizabeth Menz on Sept. 22, 1997 and she survives. He was a self employed roofer. Survivors include his father, Elmer; his wife, Elizabeth; one step-son, Michael Bayer; one step daughter, Amanda Bayer; five brothers, Dale, Bobby, Tommy, Pete and Tony Williams and two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends at 3pm Saturday July 13, 2013 at Lake Twappity in Chaffee, MO. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee is in charge of arrangements.