Joseph E. Edwards

Joseph E. Edwards, 71 of Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at his residence. Joe was born on March 11th, 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Howard and Leota Edwards. He was a graduate of Ohio University and was proud to be a Bobcat. He also served in the Army National Guard. Joe was a member of Life Church. Joe worked for many local banks as a Real Estate Appraiser, before starting his own business, Edwards Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting Services. He was a lover of everything outdoors. Joe was a private pilot, he loved horses and started running marathons at the age of 60, competing in the Boston Marathon at the age of 65. Joe never met a stranger and treated everyone with compassion and respect in all walks of life. Joe truly had a heart for others. Most of all, Joe loved God and his family. He never missed the opportunity to cheer his children on in numerous sporting events and enjoyed the time spent with them.

Joe is survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Gina (Dustin) Knight, Kyleigh Edwards and Malauri Edwards; grandchildren, Spencer and Chloe Knight; brother, John (Pat) Edwards; as well as many other loving family members and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his son, Chad Edwards; sister, Fyanne Hart; and niece, Suzanne Hart.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at 10AM at the Life Church (5550 Lancaster-Newark Road NE Pleasantville, OH 43148) with Pastor Ron Grubb officiating. For those that would like to Live Stream Joe’s services it will be live streamed on www.lifechurchohio.com, under the Messages tab. Burial is to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation is to be held on Monday from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Ohio State University James Cancer Center in Joe’s memory.