Danny S. Edwards, Sr, 70, Colona, IL, formerly of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away on October 6, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Danny had recovered , against all odds, to come home after his initial traumatic brain injury, to gift his family an additional 9 months. We are blessed to have loved him. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 pm Thursday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, with a time of sharing starting at 6:00 pm. Private committal services will be held at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Danny was born November 19, 1946, in Crawfordsville, IN, the son of Ordley and Mary Edwards. Danny co-owned My Type, Inc,. and Dedicated Employees, Inc., using his extensive transportation industry skills. There wasn't a piece of equipment he couldn't operate. Family left to honor his memory are his wife of 36 years, Dorothy (Beard) Edwards, Colona; children, Danny (Shelia) Edwards Jr., Vickie Edwards, Tina (Clayton) Abrell, Steven Dewiggins, and Joey Dewiggins, all of IN; 6 grandchildren including, Josh and Trish; 8 great grandchildren; Wife's family, Denise (Mrs. Dennis Schultz); Megan and Patrick Maher and daughters, Riley and Blake, Gretchen and Bill Scott and sons, Caleb, Mitchell, and Christian of West Des Moines, IA. He leaves his four legged girls Daffy and Missy; his kitties, CAC, Baby, and Bitty; special friends, Berto Villasenor, Nikki Henrichsen and Chris Dobereiner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aunt Geneva (DeeDee), brother, Ronnie and numerous four-legged kids. Wife's family Ina and Fred Beard, and Dennis Schultz. When crossing the heavenly bridge, he was met by family, friends, and pets who welcomed him home. Memorials in Danny's name may be made to Oakwood Veterinary Clinic, Colona, IL, or any animal welfare program. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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Thursday, October 12, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244