Bobby Gale Edwards, better known as Gale Edwards, was born March 7, 1937, and departed this walk of life on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, reaching the age of 89 years. He was the beloved son of Earl Edwards and Hasil (Asberry) Edwards.
He is survived by his son, Bobby Edwards Jr (Citadel). Grandchildren: Franz Ibisate, Kimberly Holcomb (C.J.), Jans Alvik Ibisate (Ariel) and Great Grandchild, Leira Ibisate. As well as many family members and friends who will cherish his memory and mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Louise (Southwood) Edwards; Parents: Earl Edwards and Hasil (Asberry) Edwards; Brothers: David Lynn Edwards, Rev. Wilmer Glenn Edwards and Arvid Ralph Edwards.
Gale was a 1954 graduate of Wayne County High School in Monticello, KY. He studied at Berea College and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Eastern Kentucky University.
He is also noted as the author of Glimpses of Historical Wayne County, Kentucky, first published in 1970.
Gale served as City Clerk-Treasurer for 30 years and was the Manager of the Monticello Utility Commission for these years. Subsequently, he served as Executive Director of the Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce. He later returned to Monticello and served as Executive Director of the Wayne County EZ Community (Empowerment Zone) and Executive Director of the Aspire Center. Inc.
Gale loved and cherished his family and treasured the time he spent with them. Gale was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gale will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, starting at 9 AM in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11 AM at the Hickey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Elk Spring Cemetery.
Hickey Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.