Marvin Bennet Edwards, Jr., known as "Ben," passed away peacefully at his home in Coppell, Texas on June 22, 2024, at the age of 93.

Ben was born on August 2nd, 1930, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Ruth and Marvin Edwards. He graduated from the Rice Institute with a degree in electrical engineering and went on to have a distinguished, 50-year career in engineering.

Ben was a dedicated family man, a loving husband to Eleanor Allen Edwards for 62 years, and a proud father to Holly, Laurie, and Lee. He was a committed member of the Episcopal Church and taught Sunday School with Eleanor for decades. Some of his other church activities included attending weekly care group meetings, participating in a men's Bible study, singing in the choir, and serving communion to the home bound.

Known for his kindness, intelligence, humor, and integrity, Ben was liked and admired by everyone he met. He had a servant heart. He is survived by his three children; by his grandchildren, Nicole, Danielle, Joshua, and Analiese; and by his great-grandchildren, Michael and Eric. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Kathleen, and his wife, Eleanor.

A celebration of Ben's life will be held at 3:00 pm on August 17, 2024, at Church of the Apostles, 322 S. MacArthur Blvd., Coppell, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or World Vision in memory of Marvin Bennet Edwards, Jr.