Born to John and Sarah Annie Sneed Edwards in Mt. Croghan, SC on March 13, 1927, J.T. proudly served in the US Army and earned the Army of Occupation Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Left to mourn his loss is his beloved wife Betty Gilbert Edwards, children Gail Edwards (Tim Gettis), Yvette (Rob) Robinson and Brian Edwards; siblings Max and Charles Edwards and Joanne Parker; grandchildren Justin (Emily) Keziah, Allison Keziah, Emily (Joshua) McSwain, Abby (John) Hinson, Kayla, Sarah and Ethan Edwards along with his great grandchildren Brooks Hinson and Ada Mae McSwain.
J.T. is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Marian Pope, Mirian Tucker and Wayne Edwards.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at noon on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Sharon Memorial Park located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made to the charity of your choice in memory of J.T. Edwards.