Overview

• His grandson, Lil “Willie” Edwards, confirmed on July 26 that his beloved “pawpaw” had passed away but did not reveal when or how.
• In an earlier post on July 6, Lil Willie said Junior had been battling serious health issues and called for prayers.
• Edwards was an original cast member from 2010 through 2015, appearing in about 100 episodes, and returned briefly for Season 12 in 2021.
• Co-stars Ashley “Deadeye” Jones and Ronnie Adams honored his legacy as one of the greatest alligator hunters and sent condolences to the family.
• Beyond television, Edwards ran a commercial fishing business that highlighted his deep roots in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin traditions.