Andrew "Andy" Alexander Edwards, age 90, of Savannah, died on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Andy was born in Savannah on October 12, 1936, to the late Thomas H. Edwards and the late Iva Robinson Edwards. He grew up in Pembroke and graduated from Bryan County High School where he played basketball under the legendary coach Robert "Red" Bowers. He attended North Georgia College where he played basketball and ultimately graduated from University of North Carolina with a master's degree. Andy spent two years in the United States Army serving time in Korea and Key West, Florida. He obtained the rank of First Lieutenant when he left the Army and became a member of the Florida National Guard, where he advanced to the rank of Captain. He taught school in Jacksonville, Florida for four years before returning to Georgia to teach before retiring in 1991 from Chatham County School System.  Andy was a member of the Savannah Striders Track Club, he enjoyed running, whether it was a 5k or marathons, and loved hiking in the Smokey Mountains. He always said that running and hiking were good for the soul. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sue Smith Edwards and a son, Jason Edwards. 

He is survived by his son Michael Edwards Sr; four grandchildren, Heather Rowland, Ryan Radcliff, Michael Edwards Jr., and Ashley Peña; and four great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Rowland, Julius Williams, Penelope Rowland, and Eros Peña. 

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The memorial funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Ferguson Ave Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery with military honors. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Savannah (NAMI) 7805 Waters Ave. Suite 2-B, Savannah, Georgia 31406.