Charles F. "Chuck" Edwards, 96, died April 9, 2011 at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 13, 1915 at Washington, District of Columbia, the son of Charles Frederick and Mary (Faunce) Edwards. He graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1936, with a degree in political science. A Great Bend resident since 1957, coming from Garden City, Kansas, he retired as vice president for Central Telephone and Utility. Mr. Edwards was an avid golfer and trap shooter. He loved reading, taking a special interest in history and political science. Survivors include one daughter, Leslie Edwards-Hill and husband Frank, Olympia, Washington; and two grandchildren: Collin Edwards-Hill and Ian Edwards. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Frederick F. Edwards. Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home with Levi Keenan officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to American Heart Association or the Golden Belt Community Foundation, in care of the funeral home.