Bennett Edwards, 76, of Port Arthur passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016. A native of Palmetto, Louisiana he was a longtime resident of Port Arthur and a member of St. James Catholic Church. He retired from Texaco Refinery, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, Inetta Edwards; two sons Vincent Edwards (Melissa) and Rev. David Edwards; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of cherished family and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church with visitation from 9 a.m. until service time. The rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home.