Roy Edwards (politician)

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	Roy Harlie Edwards (1954-05-27)May 27, 1954 Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Died	November 2, 2020(2020-11-02) (aged 66) Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Glenda
Children	3
Alma mater	Campbell County High School

Roy Harlie Edwards[1] (May 27, 1954 – November 2, 2020) was an American politician from Wyoming.

Early life

Edwards was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on May 27, 1954. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1972.[2][3]

Career

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

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

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

1. "The legacy of Roy Edwards". Kemmerer Gazette. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
2. "Roy Edwards' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
3. "House District 53: Representative Roy Edwards". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
4. "The legacy of Roy Edwards". The Kemmerer Gazette. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
5. "Roy Edwards". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
6. "Rep. Roy Edwards". American Conservative Union Foundation. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
7. "Edwards' son describes how COVID-19 came on quickly". WyoFile. 11 November 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
8. "Wyoming state Rep Roy Edwards dies of undisclosed illness". Associated Press. November 3, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
9. "Gillette Republican lawmaker dies a day before the election". KPVI-DT. Retrieved November 2, 2020.^[permanent dead link‍]