I can't believe it's been a year since Jim has gone to be with our Lord. He was such a kind and gentle soul with a wry sense if humor. Do you remember those Master Life classes we took? I tried to send you a card but it went to another Edward's. Wish we could connect! Leslie Whitman

My memories of Butch are of a kind, quiet and generous person.  He let me use his VW for commuting to a summer job in DC during the summer of 1966, while he was away.  This enabled me to get my first hands-on engineering job at the Washington Navy Annex and helped me save money for my college expenses.  Butch's upstanding character and demeanor lives on in his son Dan, and in Dan's and Lynda's wonderful children.



Dear Judy  and Daughters,  So sorry for your  loss. Jim was a kind, caring man who was always there for me and my dear. Buck when  we  needed anything  for home repairs .You  all were  great neighbors  and loved watching your  girls grow  up.  I know  you have lost a  wonderful  Dad and husband. You all are strong in your faith and this will help heal your  emptiness. Thinking of you. Love Judy 💘 

I interviewed with Jim in 1973 for a writing position. I was one year away from a BA in English. He told me I was absolutely not qualified. What did I need? A degree in journalism. Four years later after receiving a masters in journalism and nearly a year of experience, I was back, starting a 36-year career with the board. 
During that time, my coworkers in communications and I suffered several years under an associate VP that was the most cruel, underhanded individual I’ve ever encountered. Jim worked with us to compile a file on this person that was strong enough to overcome the political protection this person enjoyed. I’ll always be grateful for Jim’s persistence and thoroughness in seeing that justice was done. 

In 1976,  Jim was the HR Director and the point person I worked with after my interview and subsequent hiring as a programmer in the IT department. Moving from Texas to the east coast was an exciting, yet somewhat daunting, experience. Jim was so supportive during my entire tenure at the FMB and always had welcomed and sage advice whenever I needed it. I’m glad we remained in touch after I left in 1997. 

I will miss his fatherly spirit, his genuine warmth, his advice, and mostly his friendship.  May the Lord be with his family during this time. 

Jim was one of the kindest men I’ve known. He and Judy became my friends about 10-12 years ago. I’m so sorry to hear of his loss but, without a doubt, he is now in his eternal home. Be at peace, family, as he is at peace, knowing you will see him again. ❤️

I well remember “Butch” leading a youth retreat at my home church, Stough Memorial, Pineville, NC. He and his brother Clay  left a lasting and positive impression on me. My heartfelt condolences to all his dear family.( rita lowery)

Jim hired me as a mail clerk at the Foreign Mission Board in 1976 and I worked there for 3 years while attending VCU  I saw him a few times after I left in 1979  he was always friendly and a first class person  I have a lot of respect for him  RIP


Jim Edwards was my boss in HR at the IMB for almost10 years. He was always kind and the best person I ever worked for. I always knew Jim was going to be quick to solve anything that came along.  Jim was a Godly man who lived  his life as a  etestimony of his love of Christ. He loved his famiy and his family of employees in Staff Personel. One thing I will never forget, he loved grits and every year as we celebrated his birthday, there was always something on the menu with grits!! Love and prayers to Judy and the entire family.

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James Garland Edwards

5 mars 1942 – 12 avril 2021

Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel

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