Joseph Spike J.C. C Edwards

Joseph C.”Spike” “J.C.” Edwards, 78, passed away Monday. Jan. 19, 2015. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, TX. Joseph was born April 11, 1936 in Rochester, New York, the son of Joseph and Marie Ryan Edwards. As a young man in Rochester he at one time boxed for the Golden Gloves. Joseph also worked as an orderly in the ER and drove an ambulance for the hospital in Syracuse. He made his career in the airline industry and retired after 28 years of service in Fleet Service with American Airlines. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Bedford American Legion Post 379. Joseph enjoyed playing pool, dancing, yard work, bowling and was an excellent card player. He enjoyed watching football and was an avid Texas Rangers fan. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Joseph and his wife Beverly were united in marriage on April 16, 1986 in Ft. Worth. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Joseph is survived by his wife Beverly Edwards of the home; son, Donald Edwards; daughter, Kelli Marie Edwards both of Merritt Island, Florida; sister, Doris Greenhagan of Webster, New York and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial donation may be made in Joseph’s name to VITAS Hospice, 6100 Western Place, Ste 800, Fort Worth, Texas 76107