William Franklin “Bill” Edwards II, 82, of North Platte, passed away January 27, 2026 at Great Plains Health. He was born on January 15, 1944 in Georgetown, Colorado.
Bill grew up in Colorado and worked at Coors and Gates Rubber Company for 25 years. He enlisted in the United States Army and was a cook’s helper in Germany and a cook in Vietnam. Bill married Esther Gibson on December 23, 1981 in Lakewood, Colorado. The couple moved to North Platte in September of 1994 and he worked for Goodwill and Burger King. Bill enjoyed working with computers and had a love for cats. He will be remembered for having a tough exterior but was a softie inside, and was a very loving husband and father.
Survivors include his wife Esther Edwards of North Platte; children, Mark Adam Jensen of North Platte, Crystal Dawn (Charles) Edwards of North Platte; grandchildren, Douglas Titman and Leanne Edwards of North Platte; sister, Linda of Colorado; special niece, Trudy (Steve) Soper of Lincoln; brother-in-law, Weldon Treat; nephews, Kirby Treat, Jaime Treat, Brad Wirth, Jared Wirth.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Charlene Wirth.
Memorials are suggested in Bill’s name for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.