Donald Wayne Edwards Sr.

Donald Wayne Edwards, Sr., 74, passed away on November 3, 2026.

Born on August 9, 1952, Donald will be remembered with respect and gratitude by those who knew and loved him, and his memory will remain cherished.

Donald was in law enforcement for over 30 years.  He was the Chief of Police in Roland, Oklahoma, and Muldrow, Oklahoma.  Donald was also an Undersheriff for the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department.  He loved to ride Harleys with his wife, Phyllis, restore old automobiles, and hunt.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Edwards and Mary Gillam; sister, Mary Dill, and husband Tommy Dill; and father-in-law, Cas Bond.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis (Bond) Edwards; his sons Wayne Edwards and wife Jennifer Edwards, Clay Edwards and wife Jessica Edwards; his daughters Sheila Bradley and husband Steve Bradley and Aleisha McKinney and husband Cameron McKinney; brother-in-law, John Bond. 

Donald was survived by many grandchildren, including Crista Edwards-Kham and husband Gotti Kham, Lindsey Malone and husband Jackson Malone, Michael Morrison, Kaley Shuetz and husband Joe Shuetz, Kyle Edwards and wife Bailey Edwards, Erica Sivage and husband Sean Sivage, Lana Edwards and fiancé Austin Miller and Reese Robinson; great-grandchildren, Kyelan, Alyna, Micah, Dallas, Kylie, Cash, Rugar, Ivy, Aspen, Emma and Goldie; nieces Sherry Thompson and husband Mike Thompson and Mallory Babb and husband Valente Babb.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and friends.  May his memory bring comfort and peace to all who mourn his passing.