Huel George Edwards

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Huel George Edwards, who departed this life on August 7, 2026, at the age of 93 in South Holland, Illinois.

Born on June 20, 1933, in Mandeville, Jamaica, to Doris Bailey (Aunt Dor), Huel was raised in Mandeville and attended May Day High School in Manchester. He began his professional career at Alcan Jamaica Limited, where he trained as a Millwright - a trade he practiced for 11 years. In 1964, Huel moved to the United States and settled in Chicago, where he worked at Brach's Candy Factory and UPS, eventually retiring from Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM).

Huel was a man of many interests, with a passion for music, motorcycles, tennis, cycling, jogging, fitness, gardening, and nature. He will be fondly remembered as a hardworking individual who loved to share a joke and was always ready to help others. His outgoing nature earned him many lifelong friendships.

Huel was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Doris Bailey. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Geoffrey (Maureen), Lancefield (Cathy), Letitia (Mauricio), and Derek; his grandchildren: Darnell (Chardonae), Bryan (Erica), Jamila, and Delan; his great-grandchildren: Asher, Jonah, and Naarah; and his step-grandson, Khalil. He also leaves behind close friends, including Faith Saunders (daughter of his childhood friend Belville Saunders) and Pat and Hector Allen.