Absentee Shawnee leader Edwards passes away

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Absentee Shawnee Gov. James Lee Edwards passed away early this morning, The Native American Times reports.

Edwards suffered a heart attack while driving last week. He was hospitalized in critical condition and was taken off life support yesterday.

Services are scheduled at First Baptist Church in Shawnee tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard will assume control of the tribe, The Native American Times said.

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