Norval D. Edwards (Lansing)

Mr. Norval D. Edwards passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Dimondale Nursing Center in Dimondale, Michigan. Age 81 years. He was born Friday, March 10, 1944, in Portland, Jamaica, West Indies. The son of Benjamen and Barbara Edwards.

Originally from Jamaica, West Indies. Norval was one of thirteen children. He was known as a talented self-employed architectural and construction businessman in the Kingston and St. Andrew areas of the island. He moved to the U.S. in the late 70s/early 80s where he resided in Lansing, Michigan. He worked for General Motors for a few years, but returned to his self-employed construction roots after attending Lansing Community College. He was very spiritual and loved the Lord. He didn't take anything too seriously, in fact, you could often find him laughing at himself. You could also count on his humor and gift of laughter to anyone who engaged in conversation with him. His work in construction made him very popular around Lansing. Other than the Jamaican white rum, he enjoyed listening to music, meditating, and visiting different churches. Above all, he enjoyed his work in general construction and the various friends he made along the way. Norval also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Norval was twice divorced and survived by 3 daughters, Nadine Kombé (Texas) and Mary Humes (Michigan); sons, Henry Edwards and Beris (Heidi) Edwards (Michigan); grandchildren, Priscella Edwards, Chrystall Jenkins, Crystal (Nadine) Edwards, Ariahna Edwards, Alexia Edwards, Runaia Kombé, Violet Edwards, Jasmine Edwards, Jaida Kombé, Anthony Edwards, Terell Edwards, Brandon Hodge, Nickolas Edwards, and Isiah Edwards; great-grandchildren, Clarissa, Leshawn, Dreshawn, Sandra, Rosslyn; sisters, Slyvia Daley, Vivene Lewis, and Cherry Edwards; brother, Owen Edwards; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.