He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired after 40 years as a mechanical engineer at George Koch & Sons. Jerry liked to play golf, fishing, radio controlled planes, bowling and the River Boat Casino. He was a member of St. Matthew United Church of Christ. He was a former member of the St. Joe’s Men’s Club.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry M. Edwards, Sr. and Thelma Edwards; brothers, Jesse Fuquay and Roy Edwards; and sister, Patricia Pierson.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna; daughters, Julie Saffell & Christina Rice (Donnie); grandchildren, Emily and Hailee Saffell, Eyan, Julia and Olivia Rice; sisters, Thelma Fark, Vicky Tompkins, Kim Allen (Jeff); and nieces and nephews.
His family would like to thank Dr. Finn, Dr. Ahmed and nurse, Brooke; the staff at Heritage Hospice, Raina, Sonja, Mary Jo; and the staff at Hamilton Pointe.
Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Rev. Phil Hoy, with entombment at Locust Hill Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed at the cemetery. Friends may visit Monday, 4-8 PM, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or North Posey Relay for Life.
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