Gerald was a great partner.   I worked with him for a couple years at Westec.  He was a great guy to have as back,  and I was proud to call him a friend.   I got a chance to catch up with him a couple years ago.   We had a few adventures together in calls.   The world will be a little less friendly without him.   

U met Sgt. Edward’s while at Westec SM. He was an amazing watch commander, mentor, leader and friend.  He held us accountable and wanted the best for each officer. He was truly a caring man who bragged about his wife. While you are no longer here, please know that you left a mark on many of us including me and I thank you for everything. 

Rest In Paradise until we meet again. 

God bless.🙏🏾

To have known "Big G" is to have loved him.  His physique, formidable as it was, paled in comparison to the size of his heart and magnanimity of his spirit.  I've known him for about 18 years, having frequented the downtown building in which Gerald worked, the latter's austere patina presenting no match  for Gerald's sunny disposition and intelligent conversation that hosted this building for me, and that is, any and every day of the week.  I sorely miss Gerald, but I will continue to avail myself of his ever-giving, infectious energy  to fuel and nourish  this often tired body of mine for the rest of my life.  Thank you, Gerald, for gifting me,  and countless others,  with your undying and abundant spirit.  Rest in piece, my so treasured  friend!

Gerald was a very good friend of mine I want to give all my good wishes to his wife who we called her lovely I’m very sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral if there any thing else I can do for you please let me no I will send you some money to help you if you need please tell me we’re to send it to don won

My Uncle Blue....you always showed us such love! The epitome of what a man is and set a high bar for my husband's expectations! 
I never knew this would be our last picture. 
See you on the other side!

                                       "MY BOY"  
We met back in 1996-97, working  at West Tec Patrol. After you conducted roll call as the shift supervisor. We met on the back steps in route to our patrol cars. You carried a book in your hand on how to trade commodities that bound us together forever. I left West Tec and became a Federal security officer. After some time passed, I referred you to the company. After more time passed, I left the industry and you became Lieutenant:Gerald Edwards. In charge of all security Personnel for the entire building. When that happened, I said to myself, look at My Boy! You make me proud son...Lol, although you're ten years older than me. After more time passed, my lovely wife Tee to my surprise  talk to  G late one Friday night about coming to Texas for my 50th Birthday celebration.  Man I Love you so much 💓..... Gone but never forgotten!!!!!


To Denise, Tash, Xavier, and the entire Edwards family, Brittany and I send our deepest condolences, prayers, and love. Thank you, Cousin, for being a part of our family. Rest for now. 

Love, 
Dee and Britt

Growing up My parents would always take Me over to your home for great music, BBQ, laughs, and memories that would mean the world To My siblings and I. Your laugh was infectious we all laughed when we heard you laughing. I had some of the best times growing up around You, Your wife, and your daughter. You all were and always will be family to Me. Uncle Blue! Thank You for every lesson you taught Me, and I’ll miss You. Rest peacefully and make them some good b b b bbq upstairs Love You Always. 

Cousin Gerald,  
I wish I was able to tell you how much of a role you played in my life! I have so many good memories with you I don’t even know where to start! You were truly the life of the party. I ALWAYS looked forward to seeing you! You would always have our family smiling and laughing ! You were my favorite person growing up! Thank you for all that you’ve done for me ! I know how close you and my father were and now y’all will meet again. I love you both. This isn’t goodbye but see you later❤️

Gerry, you will truly be missed! I will forever cherish all the good times we had together, especially since Matt & I have been in LA the past 12 years and we had the chance to bond with you, Tash, and Denise a lot more! I still tell people all the time how you heard Earth, Wind & Fire in our (prog rock?!) music when you came to our shows.  Your energy, love, and support will never be forgotten. RIP.

Love,
Candice & Matt


Uncle Gerald, Uncle Gerald! 

I remember when you invited us over when I was 8 years old to go swimming, & we swam all day & had KFC for dinner lol. My siblings & I had so much fun! 

I also remember growing up & every day my dad would be on the phone & the computer with you trading & selling stocks all night long. Who knew y’all would keep that up for yearsss? I would come over to my parents house & instantly knew who my dad was on the phone with.  

I’m glad my mom was able to get you to come down for my dads 50th birthday. He was so happy & grateful to have you here, we all were! You got to meet all of our spouses & approved them all. I got to cook for you & you enjoyed every bit of it! 

We will miss you Uncle Gerald, I know dad will for sure! Y’all were truly brothers at heart. 

Much love,
Your niece Kristen 


Never once called "Gerald" by his proper name. All the kids on 17th Street in Philadelphia knew him as Gerrie. His grandparents were neighbors and Gerrie and Craig were "play cousins."
My heart was crushed to learn of Gerrie's passing. Please know that my sisters and I are praying for the family of our dear childhood friend,
Deepest sympathy,
Meredith Richardson Sheppard 
(daughter of the late Uncle Bip and Aunt Frances, sister of Cynthia, Wendy, and the late Andrea Richardson)

Cousin Gerald it was so sad to hear that you passed.  It was so nice that you visited me in my dreams last night.  I only met you a few times in my adult life but I just remember you being the life of the party and making everyone laugh.  I'm glad you were a part of my life and in my family.  I love the Edwards family and continue to watch over all of us!  ❤️ Please say hey to my dad for me 😘☺️

G was the Best Man in my wedding.   His toast to my bride and I was full of the best wishes for our lives together.    He was emphatic in his belief that Christine and I are  “Soul Mates” and he was absolutely right.   His toast to the two of us was full of sincerity and love.   He was truly the BEST Man ever.

To The Edwards Family,  My condolences and prayers to you as you grieve the loss of Gerald, "Blue".  I met the family over 20 years ago when they moved to the neighborhood.   He was loved and respected in the neighborhood.  If something was going on in our street, my family and I always felt protected knowing Blue was around.  My son Deshun and Blue had a special relationship, like father and son type. They kid and joked all the time. He was such a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather We all will miss him very much. Rollingridge Avenue will never be the same. Rest in peace, Blue
Love, ❤ Deshun, Shaundra, Lil Dee and Kaimani 

Sending love and light from your cousins in Canada. 

So many Fond memories of thanksgiving in Philadelphia when we were little.  We always got so excited when our cousins from California were coming! 

Love,
Nicole

To the Edwards Family, I send my deepest condolences.  I am praying for you during this difficult time.

It feels like yesterday; we were running around in various martial arts gear and planning strategies to improve our in-home dojo at Lou's house.  Lou, Jerry, Craig, and I, practicing, laughing, and having good clean fun. 

It has been decades since we have seen each other, but your loss has touched me deeply.  I will miss you. I am looking forward to seeing you in heaven.  And no, I can no longer do a spinning heel kick! 

Rest in peace, dear friend, until we meet again.

Cheryl Clarke- Myers

I met Gerald almost 30 years ago while working for Westec Security. I remember him walking into Roll Call with a command presence like no other. Gerald always carried himself with respect and was very respectful to others. 

We had a lot of memories working together. Between work,  the Super Bowl parties and backyard barbecue’s we always had a good time with family and friends. 

I remember inviting him over for a Barbecue, Gerald walked in grabbed a beer and took over my Grill duty and then say “I got this go do something else”.  
Over the past  30 years we formed a friendship that would last a lifetime. 

When Debra and I got the news that he had passed, it was like something had knocked the air out of me as for Debra the tears just flowed. 

Debra and I give our heartfelt condolences to the family and Denise we are here for you just a phone call away. 

Rest in heaven’s glory my friend and thank you so much for the memories. 

One Love 💕 














 Rest now your work here is done. You are gone from our sight, but never from our hearts 💕 

Gerald was first introduced to us by our brother-in-law Rodney many years ago.  From that moment forward, he and his wife became a natural part of the big “Huntley” clan.  He would regularly attend our many family gatherings and was often the life of the party with his warm, bright smile and great sense of humor.  He enjoyed being around our family as much as we enjoyed him.  Going forward, there definitely will be an empty spot where Gerald would have been.  Rest well and in peace dear friend…until we meet again.  You will be missed.

The Huntley Family

My heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family for your profound loss; I don’t have words. I, too, am deeply grieved by the loss of one of my oldest and dearest friends.  We became fast friends, after a fight, over 45 years ago.  I last spoke with Jerry, on October 1st, as was our custom, to check on each other at least once a month now that we were getting older.  About two years ago, our schedule’s afforded us the opportunity to work-out together in the gym. Looking back, now, I’m grateful to the Almighty for that time.  We worked out and laughed about all the things we did as kids.  I told him that, at 63, I was training to help the Rams, should they call me up.  He laughed and quickly shot that down, and suggested that I should forget that idea.  We had so many good memories.  
In the 70s, we went to see Mohammed Ali in his training camp as he was preparing for a fight with Joe Frazier.  This was one of the highlights of our young lives.  But, one of the funniest memories from when we were teenagers was our visit a kung Fu school.  See, in those days, we were big into the martial arts.  So one night we went to investigate this kung Fu school.  I mean, it was a real authentic 5 form kung Fu school.  The 1st thing the instructor had us do was to get into a kung Fu horse stance, your legs are spread apart and you’re squatting very close to the ground; you had to hold that stance until the Kung Fu Master said stop.  Our legs began to shake and wobble like rubber bands.  We had to hold that stance for what seemed to be an eternity.  Our legs continued to shake violently, and all I could remember hearing and seeing was Jerry drop to one knee, saying: “Oh…I just can’t take it anymore” that was hilarious.  So many times, over the course of our friendship we would laugh about that moment.  For the rest of my days, I will deeply miss my friend; my brother!  Lord willing, I will see you again in the glories of Heaven, where we will laugh forever, my brother; my friend!

My condolences to the Edwards famliy. YOU WILL BE MISSED ,BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! I remember I was 23 yrs young when I came to work my 1st assignment at 300 North. I came in crawling and grew up there with you, and the  fam. I remember meeting you and being nervous as hell. All that went away after getting to know you. I will always admire the Good Times and our inside jokes we shared. I learned alot from you . Thank you for that. I remember always jokingly telling you "You don't know nothing about that, and I will tell you to call me  if u needed help ,and you'd say "Boy you still got milk behind your ears."  
REST EASY LT.
GOD BLESS 🙏

Blue was the big brother i never had, when i moved here in 1981 he showed me around Los Angeles, he helped me get my first job here, taught me how to drive, helped me get  my first driver's licence, he was my rock, i love you blue, it was a honor, a blessing and a priviledge to have you in my life.

We  are going to miss our Gerald. We truly,  truly loved him..
I am going to miss him calling me up and saying ‘ I  just wanted to hear your voice Aunt Reesey “
Love you Gerald!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Reesey and Uncle Sonny 

Condolences to the Edward Family.....I worked in the building at 300 North . Every morning I entered the building Gearld always greeted me  and everyone else entering with that big smile.When he made his rounds in the building he always entered  2373 to make sure that we were ok, but to really make sure no one was giving me a hard time.He was my Gaurdian Angel while I was at work.People come into your life for a reason and sometimes only for a season ! Gearld you will be truly missed.Edward family , May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to keep his Angel Wings wraped around you all during this difficult time and ,Thank you for shareing Gearld...Rest well my Brother Rest well.🙏🏾❤💋

Lt. You will be missed. When I worked at 300 N. I knew you always had things on point. You cared about everyone and led by example: I will miss you. Robert Cortez is gone and now you. Those are some big shoes to fill for aspiring leaders. I know things will work themselves out because you both showed how it's done, the right way. Rest in peace brother.

You were my mentor, my friend and I cannot understand why you’re gone. A good memory I have, we were both at work. I stopped by 300 to conduct on the job training.  I went to your office. I pretended to show you a new screening technique. I asked you to stand and to put your arms out. Then I gave you a big hug. You laughed. That occurrence still makes me smile.

My condolences to the Edwards Family: I was " Blessed to work with Lt. Edwards for over 14 years" here at 300 North Los Angeles Federal Building.  Gerald was my first point of contact every morning.  He would always greet me with a "Smile" always had a positive attitude every day, rain or shine.  Gerald was well "Loved and Respected" in our FPS Office. Some people come into your life and stay for a while, and leave you with a lasting impression of kindness and caring. Gerald was my "Guardian Angel" always looking out for me. I'm grateful for the time we worked together; never a dull moment always positive.  May God Bless your family as you go through this difficult time. 

This picture is my brother and me!
Here we are, with his strong arms of protection around me. No matter where I was, no matter how close or far away, I would always feel his presence. Encouraging me, protecting me, teaching me, advising me and loving me more than words could express. And I love you right back, Big Blue; with the timeless love of two spirits happily traveling together across eternity!

This picture says it all! Wherever I find myself I know, even now, you will be there with me. Letting me know I will always be safe and secure as long as you’re around. And you will always be around. You will never leave me. You will never depart or stop watching over me, and over all those who were fortunate enough to have you in their life!

This picture speaks a thousand words! The darkest sorrow will never outshine your smile, your laughter, the life we shared from birth, and the brotherhood that runs deeper than the endless canyons of the soul.

You are not gone. You are here. You abide. You are! … and always will be!

And I will always Love you, Brother. 

Craig


Omg my first memory was my husband coming home talking about this guy with a charts magazine.  Omg he is my supervisor with Westec Little did I know this would be a life long friendship...

I’m going to miss one of my favorite cousins, Gerry. I have so many good memories of our times together. Even when I was taking care of him and his brother, when I was 11 years old, and he got me in trouble with his mom. He told her I did something and I didn’t. It’s still a good memory. I never forget that brace he had to sleep in to straighten his bowed legs. Boy, was he bow legged!  

He was always the life of the party and he had a way with children. I can see him now lifting my grandson, Lee, and making him laugh. Whenever I visited CA, he made sure we had some fun together. I’m glad we spoke a few weeks before his passing. I’ll definitely miss these times.

I met Gerald in 1999 during training with a security company. He took me under his wings like a big brother and has been my brother since. He was kind, generous and always funny. He had the best advice on every aspect of life. He helped me through so much in 22 years. He was always there for me, always answering my calls or texts. He always told me like it was. He didn't always take my side especially when he know I was wrong. He helped me through some tough times, my father's passing, my marriage, my move to Virginia. He helped me through my finances with his advice and I'm debt free thanks to his advice and guidance. Gerald, I miss you and it'll never be the same without my big brother. My deepest condolences to your loves ones. 

We been friends since I moved into my house next door... for 8 years... 8 years we've said hi... 8 years he has given me hugs when I was heartbroken. 8 years of hugs and memories and long conversations.  8 years of everlasting advice that I will keep with me forever.... he's always been there for me... even when I wanted to be alone he'd shoe up tapping on my car window or my door to check up on me.... and now everything will be 100% different.... Gerald and I shared the same birthday. So every year we'd see eachother and tell one another happy birthday. Now my birthdays will never be the same..... I will set aside a shot for you every year thay no one can touch all day on may 12th. It still doesn't feel real. When my mom told me I called her a liar and said this isn't true... my favorite memories with him will always be our inside jokes and the times he'd laugh when he saw me trying to do things I shouldn't 🤣 or telling me to slow down kid.   Your working to much... take some you time bby girl. And his big teddy bear hugs. ... and the 1st day I ever saw him I saw omg I live next to LL cool J. AND THAT FIRST LAUGH WAS  the ice breaker to our friendship. I'll miss you forever...

Your friend.... Callie Pratt. 

OBITUARIO

Gerald Scott Edwards

12 mayo, 1958 – 14 octubre, 2021

Joshua Mortuary Palmdale

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