David James Edds

David James Edds, 61, passed away April 21, 2019 at his home. A visitation is 6-8 PM Thursday, May 2nd at McGilley Antioch Chapel. Graveside services are 9:00 AM Friday, May 3rd, at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

David was born December 22, 1957 and lived most of his life in Kansas City. He loved gardening, cooking, baking and especially enjoyed being with his family. David served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Edds, and a cousin, Jeff Bruning.

Survivors include his wife Cecilia Edds of the home; a son, Jeremy Edds; a daughter, Stephanie Ann Turner; 3 step-daughters, Maria Hillyer, Perris, CA, Claudia Trujillo, Kansas City, and Suzie Kelley, Tonganoxie, KS; 5 grandchildren, Marco Ortega, Kaylee Kelley, Emily Kelley, Ethan Kelley and Leonardo Hillyer; father, Wilbur James Edds, and step-mother, Tamra Edds of Kansas City; a brother, Gary Lee Edds; a sister, Louise Elaine Edds; and sister-in-law, Sharon Evans.