Roy Harlie Edwards[1] (May 27, 1954 – November 2, 2020) was an American politician from Wyoming.
Roy Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – November 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Gregg Blikre |
| Succeeded by | Chris Knapp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1954 Gillette, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 2020 (aged 66) Casper, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Glenda |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Campbell County High School |
Early life edit
Edwards was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on May 27, 1954. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1972.[2][3]
Career edit
Edwards was the owner of the Edwards Title Company LLC.[2] He served on the Gillette City Council for 12 years and on the Campbell County Board of Commissioners for 8 years.[4] On November 4, 2014, Edwards was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives where he represented the 53rd district as a Republican. He assumed office on January 5, 2015.[3][5]
Political Positions edit
He was considered politically conservative. The American Conservative Union's Center for Legislative Accountability gives him a lifetime rating of 84.14.[6]
Personal life edit
Edwards was an Independent Baptist. He was married to his wife, Glenda, and had three children and five grandchildren.[3]
Edwards died in office from complications of COVID-19 in Casper, Wyoming, on November 2, 2020, at age 66, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming.[7][8] His death occurred the day before the general election that year, in which he was running unopposed.[9]
References edit
- ^ "The legacy of Roy Edwards". Kemmerer Gazette. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Roy Edwards' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "House District 53: Representative Roy Edwards". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "The legacy of Roy Edwards". The Kemmerer Gazette. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Roy Edwards". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "Rep. Roy Edwards". American Conservative Union Foundation. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Edwards' son describes how COVID-19 came on quickly". WyoFile. 11 November 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Wyoming state Rep Roy Edwards dies of undisclosed illness". Associated Press. November 3, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Gillette Republican lawmaker dies a day before the election". KPVI-DT. Retrieved November 2, 2020.[permanent dead link]
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