Clarence “Tonk” Edwards, 76, formerly of Nashville died Aug. 11, 2025, in Texarkana.
He was born Nov. 15, 1958.
He was a noted guitarist and in 2000 was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. In his career he performed with many famous vocalists and musicians with whom he toured nationally and internationally.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Edwards; his daughters Kellie Dembicki, Cathy Gallen, and Julie Ann Hartfield; also grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A private celebration of life was held Wednesday.
