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Jack enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps July 2nd, 1940, and became a master sergeant and line chief, volunteering to join the "Hump" Flyers. These air transport units were responsible for flying missions transporting highly combustible aircraft fuel through the treacherous weather over the Himalayan Mountain range. These flights from India into Burma and China supplied fighter and bomber aircraft to include General Claire Chennault's Flying Tiger Unit. He left the service on December 10th, 1945, married Carolyn Burkhalter of Claxton in 1944 and they had four children.
Jack owned and operated Jack Edwards' Service Station for many years in Claxton and worked in conjunction with the Evans County Board of Education with the maintenance of the school bus fleet. Jack's business was a stopping point for Georgia State troopers and GBI agents throughout the state for repairs and fellowship.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn Burkhalter Edwards.
Survivors: one daughter, Lynn (Mike) Fletcher of Valdosta; three sons, Jack (Fran) Edwards of Valdosta, Joe (Jan) Edwards of Cumming and John (Anita) Edwards of Claxton; one sister, Essie (Rod) Thomson of Savannah; eight grandchildren, Jennifer McLaughlin of Valdosta, Julie (Alan) Wood of Decatur, Kelli Edwards of Cumming, Lea Anne Edwards of Cumming, J.B. Edwards of Claxton, Mac Edwards of Claxton, Meredith (Brad) Adams of Valdosta and Megan (Trent) Graham of Roswell; five great-grandchildren, Isabel and Jack McLaughlin, Reese and Fletcher Adams and Cal Graham; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral: Thursday, June 2, 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne DeFore officiating. Burial: Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, Ga.
Honorary pallbearers: All peace officers.
Active pallbearers: Gene Durrence, Robert Nelson, Randall Tippins, Durrell Lynn, Kenny Wells and Marty Zon.
Remembrances: Claxton Methodist Backpack Ministry, P.O. Box 546, Claxton, Ga., 30417; or Evans County C.A.R.E.S., P.O. Box 186, Claxton, Ga., 30417.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the love and support from the staff of Northspring Assisted Living and Ogeechee Area Hospice.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, June 2, 2011
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Mary Lou Poole
June 2, 2011
John and Anita: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya
Lynne &Deron Kicklighter
June 1, 2011
John, Anita, and Family,
May God Bless you during this time, we will be praying for all of you at this time. Love Deron and Lynne
Danny Sikes
June 1, 2011
“Big” Jack lived life to the fullest, with great delight and humor. He loved his family. Jack’s passing is devastating.
Jack & Carolyn sat one pew back of us at First Methodist. Any Sunday, Jack roared at the Sikes boys' one-act-play. After church, he unmercifully teased “Jenny and Joe”. Often, during lunch at the C&J Restaurant, too.
The Edwards family and Claxton has lost a confident, strong, positive and proud gentleman in “Big” Jack.
Anita Thompson
June 1, 2011
Anita and John,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita and Hugh Thompson
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