Elbert E. Edwards III

August 2, 1949 - April 6, 2021

Elbert E. Edwards III, son of Elbert and Clarene Edwards, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, in Memphis. Elbert was born on August 2, 1949, in Memphis, TN. He grew up in Whitehaven and attended Whitehaven High School. He was a devoted Christian and a lifelong member of Whitehaven Baptist Church. Elbert graduated from University of TN at Martin and went on to earn his law degree at the University of Memphis Law School. Elbert spent his career practicing law and was a dedicated attorney who worked in private practice and later moved to the Public Defenders Office. His private interests included cooking, travel, and political discourse (about which he was passionate). But above all else Elbert was a wonderful father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and he was a great friend to many. Elbert is survived by his daughters, Allison and Emily Edwards, his life partner, Elaine Cox, his sister, Kay Hannah, brother, Ken Edwards, his grandchildren Finn and Indie Pollack, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is loved and will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Elbert’s memory by donating to Whitehaven Baptist Church.