Tyler Matthew Edwards, a 26-year-old student and former LSU tight end who passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, was as committed to his faith and family as he was football.
“Rest in peace my friend,” “heaven gained a good one,” and “ouachita and lsu will miss you” were just some of the Twitter posts from Edwards’ loved ones who took to social media following his death.
A graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, Edwards was a member of the LSU football team from 2008 through the 2012 season, after redshirting for his true freshman season. He played in a total of 39 games during his collegiate career.
Edwards returned to the university this fall to complete his degree, The Daily Reveille previously reported. Prior to fall 2015, Edwards was last enrolled at LSU in fall 2013.
Edwards is survived by his father, mother, stepmother, stepfather, brothers, sisters, siblings-in-law, grandmothers, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Edwards will take place at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana, at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Visitation will last from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, Louisiana. Additional viewing before the funeral will take place Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the start of the service at North Monroe Baptist Church.
Those who wish to contribute to Edwards’ memory may make a memorial to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.