Billy S. Edwards, 86, died at home on December 12, 2020 following a long battle with Alzheimers. Billy was born and raised in Winston-Salem and retired from Lucent Technologies. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 siblings and a much loved daughter, Cindy Edwards. Billy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathleen Gaither Edwards; 3 children, Tammy Edwards-Buchin, Michael Dean and Todd Edwards; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. There will be no services.