Leonard Wayne Edmunds, age 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at his residence. Born on September 8, 1947 in Barren County, KY, to the late Judson and Margaret Glass Edmunds. Wayne was a dedicated father, Pa, brother, and uncle to his family whom he loved deeply. He was married to his high school sweetheart and best friend of 57 years, Peggy Gibbs Edmunds who survives.
Wayne retired from Houchens Industries and later from Richie Pharma. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, attending car shows and showing his 1955 Chevy Bel Air. During his life, he developed the most special, long-lasting friendships. He carried his love for life through his grandchildren and great grandchildren in which he often spoke of with great pride.
He is survived by his loving wife Peggy Edmunds, loving father to Stacey Smith (Jonathan), proud grandfather and great grandfather to Brynn Springer (Dustin), Ann Douglas Martin (D’Addre), Ty Thomas Springer (Emma), Staylee, Brexleigh, Zaiden, Camri, and soon to be Mable, brother to Gary Edmunds, Donna Ray (Steve), Mary Lou Manning, many nieces and nephews and a special son Chris Couch (LaCosta),
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Judson and Margaret Edmunds, in-laws John and Nell Gibbs, son Jonathon Leonard Edmunds, sister in-law Betty Edmunds, brother in-law Wayde Manning.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
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