Ronald E. Edwards, 66, of Nashport, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Muskingum County Home. He was born October 19, 1943, in Newark, a son of Laura Jean Hewitt Edwards of Nashport and the late William Edwards. Ronald had worked for Greif Brothers. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sons; Mark ( Karen) Edwards and Mike Edwards both of Nashport; three grandchildren, Mark Jr., Megan and Matt; a brother, Chris Edwards of Nashport. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Edwards. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Muskingum Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Nashport.