Services are pending.

Bobby Ray Edwards (Sabir Abdullah), age 80, entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026,

at Regency Hospital in Florence, South Carolina.

Bobby Ray Edwards (Sabir Abdullah) was a lifelong entrepreneur known for his intelligence,

ambition and love of learning. He was fluent in Arabic and Spanish and earned several degrees

and professional certificates throughout his life. He will be remembered for his wisdom, strong

presence, and unwavering dedication to his family.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters: Evangelist Shelly Miles (Lonnie) of Virginia

Beach, VA; Bobbie LaRay Edwards of Williamsburg, VA; Latonya Clarke (Dale) of North

Carolina; Shannon Perry (Allen); Erica Williams; and Khaleelah Abdullah of Washington, DC.

His sons: Shondell Hodge and Brien Davis.

He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Terea Frink, Latracia (TJ) and Chiquita Patterson, and his stepson,

David Frink of Newport News, VA.

He is survived by his brothers: Mahtorhee Bell Curtis of Chesapeake, VA; Pastor James Edwards

Jr. of Portsmouth, VA; Minister Theyartis Edwards (Julina) of South Carolina; Kevin Edwards

(Paulette) of West Virginia; and Veve Edwards of Virginia.

His sisters: Deaconess Gwendolyn Watkins (Joe) of Hinesville, GA; Nugene Freeman of

Portsmouth, VA; Apostle Suprina Ford of the Pacific Northwest; and Tajuana Edwards of

Portsmouth, VA. Also surviving is his brother-in-law, Bobby Harrell.

He leaves a lasting legacy through his grandchildren: Rickya Williams, Ryckale Williams,

Kenya Williams, Ebony Perdue of Georgia; Wayne Perdue of Hampton, VA; Anthony Edwards

of Portsmouth, VA; Marquiese Edwards, Kenneth Edwards, and Cierra Edwards of

Williamsburg, VA; Shakita Olvis, Steve Olvis, Hakim Green, and Jeremiah Green of Virginia.

Kwaume LaRay Edwards, Dymond Edwards, and Syrenity Edwards; Torrey Davis of Newport

News, VA; Erica Davis, Meshawnda Bryant, Laronda Edwards, Lakeytta Davis, Lakeisha Davis,

Makell Abdullah, and Shania Abdullah.

He is further survived by a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and

friends.

Special acknowledgment is given to the love of his life and fiancée, Ms. Teresa Y. Frink.

Special thanks to his cherished friends who were like brothers: Hassan Shaheed, Antonio

Johnson, Hassan Shahid (Shirley), Edward Hill, Pudding (Linda), and Kierra.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Edwards; his father, James Edwards Sr.; his son,

Akbar Abdullah; his brother, Roderick Edwards (“Hotdog”); his daughters, Arsenia Baker and

Patrina Williams; his son-in-love, Lee Baker; his sisters, Sherell Edwards and Makhinohn

Harrell (“Keena”); his grandson, Rasheek Abdullah; his granddaughter, Journey Olvis; and his

stepson, Tyrone Frink.

Every soul shall taste death” Qur’an Chapter 3:185 (Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:185):