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John Douglas Edwards "J. D." SPARTANBURG - John Douglas "J. D." Edwards, 95, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born September 27, 1917, on Old Settle Road, Inman, SC, he was a son of William P. Edwards and Annie Mary Settle Edwards. Mr. Edwards has always resided in the West View area of Spartanburg. His vocation was the building business; having been co-owner of Roebuck Buildings Company, Inc., and President of Roebuck Reality Company, Inc., he retired in 1982. J. D. was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II - spending twenty-two months of his five years of service in the European Theatre in France, Germany, and Italy in the 697th Field Artillery Division. He enjoyed sharing his stories of "The War" with family, friends, and school children. In 1954, J. D. was one of the founders, and a charter member, of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. He served as deacon, elder, and was awarded Elder Emeritus in 2000. He served on various Sessional, Building, and Pastoral Nominating Committees. J. D. established a scholarship fund for deserving Covenant graduates to further their education. The Fellowship Hall of the church is named in his honor. J. D. has been very active in the Presbytery helping to develop Camp Eva Good, serving as moderator of Enoree Presbytery, moderator of The Presbytery of the Piedmont and twice as Presbytery Delegate to the General Assembly. He also served on the Presbytery's Staff and New Church Development Committees. J. D. was an active member of the following organizations: a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, Spartanburg Sertoma Club (since1961) and Executive Sertoma Club, The Civitan Rehabilitation Workshop, and Greater Spartanburg Ministries. In 1957, he helped organize the West View-Fairforest Fire Department and served as chairman of the commissioners for 36 years. He served on the Piedmont Interstate Fair Board as chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. J. D. was first married to Doris Lyday Edwards for 49 years. From this marriage he has a son, John D. Edwards, Jr. and wife Nancy Skinner Edwards of Inman, SC, and a daughter, Mary Edwards Hendrick and husband Steve Hendrick of Charlotte, NC. His second marriage was to Catherine Ramsey Couch Edwards in 1997. His beloved grandchildren are: Shannon Hendrick and wife Dandy, Suzanne Hendrick, and Beth Edwards Wilson and husband Jay Wilson, all of Charlotte, NC, Polly Edwards Padgett and husband Josh Padgett of Summerville, SC, Ben Edwards and wife Anna Edwards of Inman, SC. He is also survived by stepchildren: Ken and wife Susan Couch, Roger and wife Joy Couch, Mike and wife Sarah Couch, all of Spartanburg, SC; and great-grandchildren, Jameson, Annabeth, Benett and Millijane Edwards, Gavin, Sophia, and Deacon Hendrick, Haley Wilson, Ella and Wren Padgett. He was predeceased by sisters, Annie Laura Logan and Althea Goings; brother, Ryan Edwards; half-sisters, Willie Mae Morris, Maggie Settle, Nellie Wolf; and half-brothers, Marvin, Claude, and Rufus Edwards. Visitation will be held 1:30-3:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Edwards Hall at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 PM, at the church, conducted by the Rev. Robert H. Brozina and the Rev. Dr. B. E. Pettit. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 880 W. O. Ezell Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301. The family is at the home. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com Floyd's North Church Street Chapel.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. J.D. Edwards. I feel blessed to have been able to call him my friend! To the family may God bless you all during this time of sorrow.
David Lewis
July 29, 2013
J.D. was a wonderful, caring man!! I will miss his abundant stories of the building projects he worked on, the war and just being a friend to many!!! What a legacy he leaves behind....a great lesson for us all!!! GOD BLESS....
Mark A. Gregory
July 28, 2013
Mickey and Michelle Woodward
July 28, 2013
We only had the pleasure of meeting J.D. a few times, but we quickly realized that he was a very kind, fun-loving and considerate gentleman. He warmly welcomed us into his family. We loved listening to his war encounters and his many adventures. Our thoughts are with his family.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4.
Mickey and Michelle Woodward
July 28, 2013
J.D. was a great man, a great Sertoman, a great friend and a Christian man who lived his life in the manner we all admired! He made many contributions to our community and his Church family. He will be missed!Be assured he will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow!!
Sterlling and Jane Anderson
July 28, 2013
Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so glad that we knew your dad. What a very special man he was and your memories of him are so precious. May these memories and your amazing faith give you strength at this time.
With love and peace,
Cindy and Norman Smith
Norman and Cindy Smith
July 27, 2013
Another legend has now become history. What a wonderful man he was. He and my daddy were business partners for many, many years and worked so well together, each bringing their own particular skills to bear as they built a flourishing business that gave employment to so many people. Thank you, Mr. J.D., for telling Bill and me exactly where to build our house, and for all you did for this community and beyond. You will be missed and remembered. With sincere love and appreciation, Elaine and Bill Sarratt
Elaine and Bill Sarratt
July 27, 2013
I am so sad to see that "Boss" is no longer here. I knew his first and second wives. He watched me grow up. Always a great guy and a lot of fun. He is going to really be missed...
Beth McKinney
July 27, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss we will miss seeing Mr.Edwards on Fridays he was always so humble and kind to all of us we will be praying for you and your family
Love in Christ
The Holmes family
Treva Webb
July 27, 2013
Mary, you and your family are in our prayers. I know how much your Dad meant to you. Peace of Christ be with you.
Linda and Bo Tucker
July 27, 2013
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