of Harrison, AR
November 6, 1951 - April 4, 2020
.John Edwards Sr. age 68, went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family. The son of Carl Denton and Irene (Mefford) Edwards was born November 6, 1951, in Harrison, Arkansas.
John was a member of the Harrison Pentecostal Church of God and a great man of God. He drove a truck for 47 years and while driving he met the love of his life, Elsie. After 13 months, they married and have been married for 46 years. John was a founding member of the Cottonwood Fire Department. He loved fishing, hunting, bowling, and farming. Also, John was a board member of the Haggard- Ford Swinging Bridge Committee. He loved his God, family, and friends above all else. He will be missed by all.
John is preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Wesley Edwards, and two grandchildren, Savannah and Jesse Denton Edwards.
John is survived by his wife, Elsie Edwards, of the home; sons, John Edwards Jr. and wife Bethany, and Jason Edwards and wife Makaila of Harrison, Arkansas; 4 Grandchildren, Brenden, Jacob, Kayda, and Bonnie Edwards. He is also survived by his sister, Nina Edwards of Jenks, Oklahoma; brothers, Carl Edwards and wife Carolyn of Harrison, and Paul Edwards and wife Patricia of Harrison, Arkansas.
There was a private viewing at Roller- Christeson Funeral Home.
Graveside service was Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 10:00 am at Hopewell Cemetery with John Edwards, Jr. officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were John's truck driving friends and the members of the Cottonwood Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the: Cottonwood Fire Department, 5386 Cottonwood Rd. Harrison, Arkansas 72601, Parkinson's Foundation,135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, or
Roller- Christeson Funeral Home, PO Box 100, Harrison, Arkansas 72602, in John's name.
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28 Condolence(s)
Debbie Andrews
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Elsie, I am so sorry for your loss.
Leo and Mary Earnhart
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. John will be missed by many.
Nadean & David Raney
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Elsie and family so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort and peace.
Ronnie and Nancy Smith
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Elsie so very sorry to hear about John. May God bless you in this time of sorry.
Bill and Cathy Cook
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Elsie so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorry. I know he will be greatly missed.
Jade Jones
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Elsie, John, Jason and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of 'Big John's' passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Praying for peace and comfort.
Steve Duncan
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
John and me drove a many miles together. He will be missed. Horsekiller
Steve and Shirley Duncan
Monty & LaRue Payne
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Rick and Becky Anderson
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Elsie and family we are so very sorry to hear this. I know there are no words to describe how you will miss him. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Ellie Jones
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
So sorry sister Elsie. Praying for comfort for you and your family
Sandra Todd
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Prayers for strength and comfort for your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Billy &Jeannine Caughron
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Loved being at camp meeting with youns. Love you all
Praying
Paul Renfroe
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Thinking of you and family. Paul and Shirley Renfroe
Leota & Donnie Chisum
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Praying for you Sis Elsie also the family love you
Sam Cecil
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family. He was a good man.
Beky Garnette
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
I remember walking in the hospital room a few weeks ago, he knew exactly who I was. His words, "Carl Wayne just left!"
He was such a wonderful man! Everytime I saw him anywhere he had such a smile to give me and always a hug! I will miss seeing his smiling face! He is sitting at Jesus feet loving eternal life!!
My Aunt Elsie is blessed to have had such a wonderful man in her life! I miss the days when we would go over there and dance in her "square dance clothes!" A love like his and hers is truly one of a kind!
I'm so sorry for your/our loss!
You're all in my prayers!!
Love always!
Rick and Lonnie Payne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May God wrap his arms around you with comfort and love. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Rick and Lonnie
Jim Payne
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I always loved visiting thru the years. Great family.
Peace to you all.
Ed & Teresa Reed
Monday, April 6, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a dedicated man to his family and God. He was very faithful and loyal. May God give you peace and comfort in the upcoming days and weeks ahead.
An old friend
Monday, April 6, 2020
The world has truly lost one of the greats. "Big John" was a man of few words but a shining light of kindness. There was never a time that I saw him without a smile and a hug to give. I will cherish every memory of him. A hardworking man who put family first. His love for Elsie was never a question, like two kids in love. A love story few get the chance to enjoy. He will be missed greatly.
-With all my love, xoxo
Pamela Epperson Nix
Monday, April 6, 2020
Aunt Elsie so sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Pamela Epperson Nix
Monday, April 6, 2020
Aunt Elsie so sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Jack and De Riddle
Monday, April 6, 2020
Our love and prayers to Elsie and family. God Bless you all! Big John will be greatly missed.
Rev Hubert & Carolyn Crowe Gentry
Monday, April 6, 2020
Else,we are so sorry for your loss of your beloved husband.We are praying for you and the family.We love you,God Bless.
Blake Dennis
Monday, April 6, 2020
Uncle John.... I still don't want to believe you're gone. We hadn't seen each other in a few years but we loved each other. Just watch over Aunt Elsie and the boys and them grandbabies. Give my mama a hug for me when you see her. Love and miss ya big guy.
Melissa Block
Monday, April 6, 2020
Elsie and family, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him as Big John. Pappy sure thought the world of him(and you too)from working as a truck driver with him. Prayers be be with you and the kids at this time. Cherish those memories. Love ya, melissa
Larry and Rita Coffman
Monday, April 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed our acquaintance and friendship over the years. We remember how happy you were when “Little John†came along. Hold on to your sweet memories.
Debbie Sue James
Monday, April 6, 2020
Sending condolences!