David and Samantha Edwards Jr. of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Nicholas Ray Edwards, on Oct. 9, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.
He weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce.
The infant’s mother is the former Samantha McElroy of Carrollton, Ala.
Maternal grandparents are Robin McElroy of Vicksburg and Terry McElroy of Carrollton.
Paternal grandparents are Bobbie Watkins and David Edwards Sr., both of Columbus.
Also welcoming Nicholas Ray are his great-grandparents, Lester and Joyce Edwards, Bobby Miller and Betty Buckner.
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