Bobby Chapel Edwards, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 70.

Born in North Carolina in November 1955 to the late Carlester Edwards and Ola Edwards (Suggs), Bobby grew up in Washington, D.C. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Roanoke College and went on to complete his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Virginia Tech. Bobby enjoyed a career in marketing with Norfolk Southern Railroad until his retirement.

Bobby was a faithful member and Trustee of High Street Baptist Church. Above all else, he cherished his family. In his free time, he loved listening to music, reading, going for long car rides, and watching sports, especially the NBA and the Washington Commanders. He stayed active until his health declined by taking long walks and lifting weights.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Pamela Finley Edwards, whom he married in Roanoke in 1985; his daughter, Shaun Edwards; his son, Jonathan Edwards (Lanisha Otounye); and his three cherished grandchildren, Beau, Marley, and Hezekiah. He also leaves behind his sisters, Elaine Petway (Benjamin) and Sandra Perkins (Brian); and his brothers, Larry Edwards, and Alvin Edwards (Joyce).

Services for Bobby will be private.

All family and friends are invited to attend a reception to celebrate Bobby’s life on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the High Street Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 4110, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to the Food Pantry at High Street Baptist Church, 2303 Florida Ave. NW, Roanoke, VA 24017.