John Peter Edwards

John Peter Edwards (Big John), 79, of the Steele Creek community passed away at home July 25th 2023. He was a long-time truck driver for Johnson Motor Lines, Transcon, and retired from ABF Freight. He was a Past Master and member of Steele Creek Masonic Lodge for 54 years, he was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Oasis Shrine Club.

John enjoyed golf, saltwater fishing and was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years Debra Edwards, step-son Preston Teal and fiancee Stacy Elgin, his sister Joyce Gibson and husband David.

(Big John) was well known in the Steele Creek community and will be missed by many.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday

August 2, 2023, at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn-West 4601 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC

The family would like to thank the Hospice staff for their kindness and supportive care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care
PO Box 470408 Charlotte, N.C. 28247