Florida Fisherman and HVAC Tech Dies at 66

Steven Armour Edwards died at his home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 1, 2026. The 66-year-old had lived in the city for years after moving from his birthplace of Ventura, California. His death occurred after a period of family hardship that followed his resignation from his final job in 2011.

Edwards spent his early adulthood in the United States Navy. He received an honorable discharge before leaving California to establish a life in Florida. For several years, he worked as a commercial fisherman along the eastern coast. He eventually settled down to raise his daughters, Ashley Davis and Savannah Edwards. To support the family, he completed HVAC training and worked in commercial installation and maintenance for Trane.

He left his position at Trane in 2011 due to a family tragedy. The subsequent hardship shaped the next phase of his life. He met his wife, Jami Edwards, in January 2008. The couple married two years to the date and remained together until his death. Edwards maintained a routine of daily exercise, including long bike rides, but he prioritized cooking for those around him.

His family describes his culinary skills as a central part of his identity. He specialized in pizza and pasta, with lobster mac and cheese noted as a favorite. He prepared cedar plank salmon, enchiladas, and lasagna for gatherings. He hosted fish fries for his grandchildren, featuring wild-caught white fish, shrimp, oysters, calamari, and gator tail. His grandchildren include Jada, Colton, Cooper, Calla, Carsen, Sofia, Cameron, Canaan, Theo, and Dahlia.

Edwards is survived by his wife, Jami; his parents, Armour and Judy Edwards; his two daughters; and his stepchildren, Mandi Marvin and William Melampy. He is also survived by his brothers, Scott and Lee Edwards, and their wives, Michelle and Yvonne. His nieces are Emilee, Adriana, and Bianca, and his nephew is Trent. His family includes ten grandchildren.