Mr. James Lewis Edwards, 76, died suddenly Saturday (January 20, 2018) at Appling Healthcare System in Baxley.
A native of Nettleton, MS, he has been employed as a teacher at Appling County Middle School since 1978. He taught at Ava Street School and Ware County High School in Waycross prior to his tenure at Appling County. Mr. Edwards served in the United States Army and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Baxley.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Howell Edwards.
Survivors include three children, Sherrie Edwards of Raymore, MO, Olivia Edwards of Charleston, SC, and Chad Edwards of Baxley; four grandchildren, James, Brianna, Braxton and Aaron; four siblings, Martha Randolph, Linda Jackson, Jimmie Lou Griggs and Peggy Smith all of Nettleton, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday (January 24, 2018) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
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