of Paragould, AR
January 7, 1928 - April 13, 2013
Mr. James R. Edwards, 85, of Paragould passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born January 7, 1928 to Charlie James and Nettie Williams Edwards in Risco, MO.
Mr. Edwards attended Trenton High School, Trenton, MI, but graduated from Albuquerque High School, Albuquerque, NM in 1945. James was an Army Air Corps veteran and a Masonic Mason. He retired from Fisher Body Division, Plant 2 in Flint, Michigan in 1985. He married Alma Jean Bullock Edwards, August 10, 1947. They attended the Mountain Home Bible Church. Jean passed away in 1992. He married Ellen Williams Hendrix and they attended the Westview Baptist Church in Paragould.
James is preceded in death by his parents; first wife and mother of his children, Alma Jean Bullock Edwards; a sister, Deloris Graham and a brother, Chester Edwards.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Edwards of the home; one son, James ''Jim'' R. (Patricia) Edwards of Harrison, AR; two daughters, Lyn Edwards (Greg) Barenbrugge of Farmington, MO and Marilyn Edwards (Gilbert) Burns of The Villages, FL; a step-daughter, Marsha (Les) Ruth of Jacksonville, AR; one brother Eugene (Joan) Edwards of Dover, DE; grandchildren, Jennifer Barenbrugge (Curtis) Croes of Powell, TN, Jason Barenbrugge of Clearwater, FL, Sarah (Branton) Moore, Seth Edwards, Nicolas (Jennifer) Edwards, Nathanael (Monica) Edwards, Matthew Edwards and Tyler (Lesha) Brewer all of AR; and eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pat Edwards and brother-in-law, Bill Graham.
Visitation begins at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 18, with funeral services at 11:00 AM at West View Baptist Church, 701 West Morgan Street, Paragould with Rev. Marc Reeves officiating. Burial will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mountain Home, AR at 3:30 PM.
Dear Greg and Lynn, so sorry for the passing of your dad. I lost my mother 2 years ago and I still want to pick up the phone and ask her questions.
I know that you will have special memories that will be with you always.
Your old friends,
Bill and Dee Seel
So sorry to hear about your dad. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
~ The Forslund Family
My grandpa touched the lives of everyone who knew him and will be sorely missed by friends and family alike. Thanks to everyone who attended his memorial service.
This will be a hard long day, know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Mr and Ms Edwards were always at Pocahontas for the UAW meeting. They had missed some when I called her a couple of weeks back and found out about Mr. Edwards. He always came in early and she would stay in the car until near meeting time working puzzles. They both are very sweet people and we will miss him so very much at the UAW meetings. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. God Bless you All.
Lyn, I never met your Dad and I cannot even begin to imagine what you're going through and how difficult all this must be for you. The fact that he is no longer in pain should bring some comfort.
Please know that I am always there for you. Whether to talk or cry or even just sit in silence with.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
West View Baptist Church
701 West Morgan Street
Paragould, AR 72450
Dad will be missed by many, but we know he is at peace now and is no longer suffering. There are so many kind people we' like to thank. Among them, Shirley and Paul Smith, Rev. and Mrs. Marc Reeves, Mr. & Mrs. John Lane, Dad & Ellen's Sunday School Class at West View Baptist Church (Paragould) and their neighbors. We thank in advance all family and friends who will be able to travel to be with us during this sad time. We send our Love and God's Blessings to all.
JR was such a sweet, good, christian man, and a joy to be around. I always enjoyed visiting at he and Ellens. I always enjoyed being able to help him, and feeding him.I will never forget him. Lyn, it was a joy to get to know you, and will continue to lift your family up in prayer for peace. Ellen we will always be there for you,love you and praying for you.
Uncle JR, You will be greatly missed by your family and friends. Your gentle Christian ways helped me and I'm sure you have helped so many others when they needed it.
Love your niece,
Lisa Bullock Mings
J.R. will be greatly missed. He was a sweet, good Christian man, who is in Heaven with Jesus now.
Ellen, you're in my daily prayers. Love you!
So sorry Lyn. May peace come to you all.
Love,
Janet
Lyn,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings of peace... From your parish family of St. Joseph's in Farmington.
We were so sorry to hear of your Father's passing.
May he be at peace, now. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Greg and entire family.