Kevin Edwards

Kevin was born August 14, 1964 in Casper, Wyoming to Bert and Marva Edwards. He was the middle of three boys. Aaron being a year older and Tracy a year younger. With the 3 boys being so close in age, they grew up being the best of friends. Together they lived in Casper, Owensboro, Kentucky, Big Springs, Texas, and Hobbs, New Mexico. In 1977, after Bert met Esther Lunney, the 3 boys joined her family of 3 children in Newcastle, Wyoming. It made for a crowded, happy childhood. 

 Now with 5 boys in the home, their antics became legendary. “Accidentally” shooting bottle rockets into the Newcastle police department, hiking Cambria Canyon with his brothers and best friend Jimbo, “borrowing” Christmas lights from the town library, racing on mainstreet, shooting their BB guns at the elderly neighbors car window (they lost their guns after that), killing snakes and hiding them for his little sister to find, and building giant, underground forts in the creek bottom.

 Kevin graduated from Newcastle High School May 1982. Shortly after graduation, he left for boot camp. Kevin joined the Navy working on nuclear submarines. After arriving in San Diego he met his future wife, Linda. They were blessed with 2 beautiful children, Jeremiah Edwards and Amanda McLeod.

 Kevin loved racing cars. He especially enjoyed circle track racing and the demolition derby. If he wasn’t inside the car, he would be found in the pit crew. Kevin was a gifted mechanic. His life long best friend, Steve Skaj, and he could be found working on cars or at the local car shows. He was especially proud of the blue Chevy truck they built together.

 Kevin worked odd jobs. Cutting down trees, as a welder’s helper, working on vehicles, and lawn care. He was also the family caretaker and took care of two of his uncles, his grandfather and his grandmothers in their final years. He was kind to his family and had a golden heart. He was genuinely glad to see you and appreciated a hug.

 Kevin passed away from lung cancer at Central Wyoming Hospice October 22nd at 4:25 am. Services will be Saturday, October, 26th 10:00 am at Bustard’s Funeral Home. Childhood friend, Pastor Bert Eldridge will be officiating. We will be serving his favorite Mexican food, tacos, following the service.

 Kevin leaves behind his two children, three grandchildren, brothers Aaron (Ally) Edwards, Tracy Edwards and Bertrum (Carrie) Ludgate of Casper, John (Rose) Brooks of Dueville, Italy, Nick (Jodi) Brooks of Newcastle and sister Brandi (Brian) Daniels of Casper as well as many nieces and nephews.

 Unfortunately, Kevin struggled with alcoholism and made life choices his family was unable to help him with. Watching his struggle was very painful for those who loved him. We are blessed to know his aching mind is at peace, but we will miss his genuine heart and companionship. If you are struggling with addiction, please consider seeking treatment. You deserve a beautiful, sober life.