Barry Wayne Edlund

Augusta, GA - Funeral Services for Mr. Barry Wayne Edlund, 84, who entered into rest July 11, 2024, will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Ulteig officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock. Barry was born October 4, 1939, to the late Clarence Fabian and Theresa J. Goncalves Edlund in San Jose, CA, where he was raised. He joined the United States Army, serving his country for three years. In 1959, he met and married the love of his life, and they settled in Augusta, GA. Barry loved the Lord and was a member of Spoken Word Tabernacle Church in Beech Island, SC. His service as deacon and song leader was exemplary and reflected his dedication to God and man. He will be fondly remembered as a loving man who cherished his family and friends. He often traveled long distances to spend time with those he loved, making special time for each person. In 1995 he traveled to Sweden and reestablished family relationships that had faded over time. These bonds have created loving relationships that will survive for generations to come. Barry had a strong work ethic, having worked at Aiken Fiberglass and Augusta Newsprint. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, especially in Alaska. His passion for the outdoor world led to the founding Edlund’s Taxidermy Studio in 1970. He was a lifetime member of the Georgia Taxidermy Association and served on the board where his main goal was to promote excellence in wildlife artistry. He also wanted to keep the association family orientated. In 2004 he won Augusta’s Best of the Best award for taxidermy services. In addition to commercial taxidermy, he has completed several artistic masterpieces. His desire to replicate the beauty of God’s creation resulted in him becoming a true master of wildlife art. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Marie Edlund Miller, Clarence Edlund and Anne Edlund Simunich. Surviving family members include his wife of 64 years, Sarah Edlund; three children, Deborah Edlund (Paul) Miller, David Wayne Edlund and Nancy Edlund (Clark) Thomas; eleven grandchildren, April (John), Rachel (Brock), David (Sandra), Emily, Amber (Andrew), Crystal (Ben), Joseph, Benjamin, Luke (Stephaine), Harmony and Kristin; 16 great-grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Shannon Williams Edlund. Pallbearers will be John Tarrance, Kevin Tarrance, Connor Tarrance, Luke Edlund, Andrew Cross and Jospeh Ketenge. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Perdue, Carl Brack, Tommy Bryan and Cooper Bryan. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Phillip Kennedy and the many staff at Piedmont Hospital, especially the Heart and Vascular team for their compassionate and loving care to Mr. Barry and their family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the mailing address of Spoken Word Tabernacle Church, 455 Kary Dr., Beech Island, SC 29842 or the CSRA Humane Society, 425 Wood St., Augusta, GA 30904. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803) 278-1181.

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Barry Wayne Edlund

October 4, 1939 - July 11, 2024