John “Johnny” Ervin Edwards, age 55, of Castalian Springs, TN passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. John was born October 8, 1965 to Marsha Ruth Gibby Edwards and James Ervin Edwards. He was preceded in death his parents.
Johnny is a veteran of the United States Navy. He loved the outdoors, which included everything from enjoying the beach to getting his hands in the soil and farming. Fishing was a favorite past-time. Johnny enjoyed anything that gave him a thrill . . . he loved driving fast and fast rides. A true free spirit, Johnny had a great sense of humor and a giggle that made those around him laugh at whatever he said.
Johnny is survived by daughter Meagan Lashbrook (Tylor) of Clarksville, TN; siblings James “Jay" Edwards (Jeri) of Stedman, NC, Tracy Light (Leonard) of Lebanon, TN and Jeffrey E. Edwards of Virginia; grandson Rowen Lashbrook, nieces and nephews; Marsha LeAnne Geerts, Melissa Lester (Rance), Meagan "Nikki" Humbert, Coty Edwards; grand nieces and nephews Dylan Geerts, Austyn Geerts, Cheyenne Lester, Cullen Lester, Cage Lester, Cove Lester, Arianna Humbert, and Forrest Mitchell.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for John will be held Friday, April 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hermitage Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM. Interment will follow the Celebration of Life in Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
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