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Willie Edwards Jr 1932 - 1957

Willie Edwards Jr was born on November 13, 1932 in Comté de Lowndes County, AL États-Unis, and died at age 24 years old on January 22, 1957 at Alabama River Pkwy, in Montgomery, Montgomery County. Willie Edwards was buried at New Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hope Hull, Comté de Lowndes County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Edwards Jr.
Willie Edwards Jr
November 13, 1932
Comté de Lowndes County, AL, États-Unis
January 22, 1957
Alabama River Pkwy, in Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL, États-Unis
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Willie Edwards Jr's History: 1932 - 1957

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    Montgomery, Alabama - Willie was a truck driver on his way to work when he was stopped by 4 klansmen. The men thought Edwards was another man who they believe was dating a white woman. They forced Edwards to jump off a bridge at gunpoint into the Alabama River. His body was found 3 months later. Edwards was a Winn Dixie truck driver. On January 23, 1957, Edwards was abducted by Klansmen and was ordered to jump off of the Tyler-Goodwin Bridge into the Alabama River. He had a daughter Malinda who was 5 at the time.
  • 11/13
    1932

    Birthday

    November 13, 1932
    Birthdate
    Comté de Lowndes County, AL États-Unis
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  • 01/22
    1957

    Death

    January 22, 1957
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Alabama River Pkwy, in Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL États-Unis
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    New Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hope Hull, Comté de Lowndes County, AL 36043, États-Unis
    Burial location
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