

EDWARDS, James M. age 88, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011. Born December 31, 1922 to parents George and Rebecca Edwards. A veteran of WWII, was part of the Normandy Invasion at Omaha Beach, receiving four Battle Stars along with the Bronze Arrow Head. A member of Community United Methodist Church, Dayton Lodge 147, Mt. Moriah Chapter 230, Life member of VFW Post 2800, and served as the Church’s Boy Scout Representative for a number of years. Retired from NCR in 1979. Survived by a son, Ronald K. (Susan) Edwards, granddaughters Amy Leigh (Mike) Coutinho, great granddaughters Grace Leigh and Carrie Anne Coutinho of Gahanna, Ohio and Anne Edwards of Mansfield, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews, many relatives and friends, and Special Friend Thelma Hisey. Preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 61 years Maxola Edwards, 5 brothers and 8 sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Pastor Robert Idding officiating. Interment Byron Cemetery on Trebein Rd. Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, September 12, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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