James Edwards

James Ray Edwards, 91, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 16, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1932 to the late Charles and Beulah Edwards. Jimmy had a great sense of humor. When he was younger he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He was actively involved as a member, adult Sunday school teacher, and deacon at Michigan Ave Baptist Church for many years. He received a Purple Heart as a United States Army Veteran after serving as a tank commander in the Korean War. He was also a Sergeant and received a Korean Peace Medal.

In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brothers: Robert Edwards, Donnie Edwards, Billy Edwards; sisters: Dot Davis and Joy Andies.

He leaves behind to cherish to his memory his loving wife of nearly 73 years Patsy Edwards; children: James "Ray" Edwards Jr., Tim Edwards (Cindy), Tony Edwards, Ginger Leonard (Scott); sister Pat Wells; brother Larry Edwards (Marshelia); grandchildren: Eric Edwards (Jana), Jamie Edwards, Autumn Edwards, Savannah Edwards, Brooke Anderson (James), Brandon Edwards (Holly), Chase Austin (Julia), Jeremy Edwards (Ruth), Emily Parson (Ronnie), Ashlee Kapteina (Chris), Josh Cantrell (Julie); 23 great-grandchildren; and identical twin great-great grandchildren. In addition to these he leaves behind numerous extended family members and a host of friends.

A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held at 2pm at on Thursday November 21st at the "Ridge Chapel" of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. His family will receive friends from 11:30am until the service at 2pm. He will be laid to rest following the service at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Coby Goins will be officiating.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Jimmy or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Edwards family with these arrangements. The family would also like to thank Hearth Hospice, Hospice of Chattanooga and Tennessee State Veterans Home of Cleveland for all their wonderful care toward the Edwards family during this time.