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John Luther Edens Jr. OSWEGO - John Luther Edens, Jr., beloved husband of Margaret W. Edens passed away on May 11, 2013 at the age of 91 his residence. Born on March 20, 1922 to the late John Luther Edens, Sr. and Estelle S. Edens. Mr. Edens graduated from Edmunds High School in 1939. He received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College and a Master's Degree from The University of South Carolina. Over his long career in education, he taught at Berry College and Edmunds High School. He also served as principal of Alice Drive Junior High School for seventeen years finishing his career at Lemira Elementary School. He received the Purple Heart in service to his country for the Army in World War II, 358th Infanity,9th Division. He was honored with the Order of the Palmetto in 1999 for his work in education, the Church and the community. Mr. Edens was a life-long member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Oswego and taught Sunday School for 50 years. He was also a past President and member of the Gideon's. Surviving in addition to his wife are: two daughters, Becky Timmons and her husband Tim and Debbie Edens; grandsons, Todd Edens and his wife Kaycie and Jonathan Timmons all of Columbia; a sister, Louise Chapman and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Edens received very loving care from Tuomey Hospice nurse, Alechia Broughton and two very compassionate and long suffering care givers, Rose Mae Myers and Kiana Myers. In addition to his parents Mr. Edens is preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Edens Cubbage. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153 with the Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Bullock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153, Gideon's International, 5106 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204 or to Tuomey Hospice, 115 north Sumter Street, Suite 120, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family's guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
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We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Edens. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Candi and Stan Smith
May 15, 2013
Margaret, I am Doris Covert, daughter of Russell and Margaret Strange. I want to thank you for coming to Cola.,To see them when JL was not all that well . It meant so much to them. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you close to comfort you. Love in Christ
May 14, 2013
I never met him, but I feel like I know him through his daughter, my friend, Debbie. I know he was a wonderful person and loving father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Debbie, and your family.
Donna Roberson
May 13, 2013
I So sorry to here about Uncle John our thought and prayer are with you all.
Johna Sutton
May 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with "Luke" at Camp Burnt Gin. The kids loved him. He was a very good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of his loved ones during the time of your sorrow.
Melvin Price
May 13, 2013
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