John Henry

Edwards, Sr

Life Story

John H. Edwards, Sr., departed this earthly home to enter eternal rest on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the loving age of 68.

John was born to the late Sidney Thomas and Annie Lee Heard on July 13, 1955. He professed his hope in Christ at an early age. He attended the Nettleton School District where he played football and socialized among his peers. He later joined the United States Air Force where he obtained the rank of E5 and received many decorations and ribbons. After being honorably discharged from the military, he later became active in law enforcement. "Bear," as he was affectionately called, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend who never gave up. He leaves to cherish his memories: a wife, Ella Edwards; children, John Edwards, Jr. and Derek Edwards; three grandchildren: Kylan Edwards "Jevon," Azariah McAllister, Cody Ferguson; brothers: William Edwards, Sydney Edwards, Nathaniel Edwards, Albert Thomas; sisters: Forrestine Robertson, Cidney Thomas, Floura Thomas-Myers, Alice Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

He was preceded in death by: his mother and father, Sidney Thomas and Annie Lee Heard; stepmother,Katherine Thomas; brothers: James Earl Heard, Andrew Thomas, Charles Thomas, James Thomas; sister, Judie L. Edwards.