Roy Edwards (politician) facts for kids
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Roy Edwards
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| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 53rd district |
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| In office January 5, 2015 – November 2, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Gregg Blikre |
| Succeeded by | Chris Knapp |
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| Born | May 27, 1954 Gillette, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 2020 (aged 66) Casper, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Glenda |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Campbell County High School |
Roy Harlie Edwards (May 27, 1954 – November 2, 2020) was an American politician from Wyoming. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, which is part of the state's government.
Early Life and Education
Roy Edwards was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on May 27, 1954. He grew up there and finished high school in 1972. He graduated from Campbell County High School.
Public Service and Career
Before becoming a state representative, Roy Edwards was a business owner. He owned the Edwards Title Company LLC.
He also served his local community in different roles:
- He was a member of the Gillette City Council for 12 years. A city council helps make decisions for a city.
- He served on the Campbell County Board of Commissioners for 8 years. This board helps manage the county's services.
On November 4, 2014, Roy Edwards was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives. He represented the 53rd district. He was a member of the Republican Party. He officially started his job on January 5, 2015.
Political Views
Roy Edwards was known for his conservative political views. This means he often supported ideas like lower taxes and less government involvement. An organization called the American Conservative Union gave him a high rating for his conservative voting record.
Family Life
Roy Edwards was married to his wife, Glenda. They had three children and five grandchildren. He was also an Independent Baptist.
Sadly, Roy Edwards passed away on November 2, 2020, in Casper, Wyoming. He was 66 years old and was still serving in office at the time. His passing happened the day before an election where he was running again without anyone opposing him.
