He worked at Potlatch Mills for many years, and later worked in construction and cement finisher. He also worked on the Alaska Pipeline. He was the son of the late Robert Edwards and Easter Wells Edwards and was preceded in death by six brothers, George, Doyle, Reese, Van, Will and Herman Edwards, and two sisters, Velma and Mary Edwards. He was a member of Mt. Zion North Warren Church in Warren.
Survivors include his wife of 49 1/2 years, Bettye Edwards of Warren; one son, Robert Edwards of Hot Springs; three daughters, Belinda Madujibeya and husband, Sam of Garner, North Carolina, Jennifer Igbonagwam and husband, Isaac of Austell, Georgia, Lucinda Harris and husband, Donald of Little Rock,AR; two brothers, Lorenzo Edwards of Los Angeles, CA and J. C. Edwards and wife, Lula Jean of Milwaukee, Wisconson; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Condolences(7)
Lorena Thomas
Denton, TX Sunday, July 19, 2009 Uncle JD will truly be missed in the Edwards, Thomas, Anderson family. His smile would light up a room. Aunt Bettye, Belinda, Robert James, Jennifer, and Lucinda; you have memories that not even death can take away from you.Remember, what Uncle JD has been going through, God says the struggle is over for him. Uncle JD has been in this place long enough, and his mountainside has been rough, but the struggle is over for him.
Net Thomas
Imogene LaVeaux
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, July 18, 2009 We are praying for you. God Bless you and Keep you.The LaVeaux Family
"And God (Himself) Shall Wipe every Tear from their eyes!!...."
Naomi Summerville
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, July 18, 2009 Robert James , Mike and family our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time of transition. Know that God will never leave you nor forsake you even during the time you feel like you are all alone. Remember He is always near carrying every burden because He cares for you.Love Your Sister-In Law (Mike) Pastor Naomi LaVeaux Summerville
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Brown
Warren, AR Friday, July 17, 2009 The Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles. II Corinthians1:3-4Our prayers are with you and your family.
alfreddie/vera hampton
hermitage, AR Friday, July 17, 2009 we send our love in the time of sorrow, May God be with you.Amanda Reep(nurse @ foscue medical)
Warren, AR Tuesday, July 14, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. Mr. JD's smile will be missed.Foscue Medical Clinic
Warren, AR Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Mrs. Bettye and family. We are sorry to hear about Mr. J.D.. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.