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Jerry Edwards Obituary

Edwards, Jerry Lee

Jerry Lee Edwards, 82, of Springfield, passed away January 25, 2025, in Al-len View Healthcare Center. He was born October 5, 1942, in Plattsburg, Ohio, the son of Clyde F. and Darcus (Picklesimmer) Edwards. Jerry was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed playing board games with his family and watching Westerns and Dr. Phil on television. He was a retired truck driver fol-lowing 35 years of service and was awarded the million-mile accident-free award. He had been employed at Bonded Oil and at Schneider's Transport. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 year; Frances A. (Donnelly) Edwards, four children; Kim Edwards, Tommy (Traci) Edwards, Tina (Robert) Stump and Mickey (Denise) Edwards, three grandchildren; Colt, Ashley and Benja-min, numerous great grandchildren, one sister; Carolyn S. Kirk and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Wally Mason officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jan. 29, 2025.

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Sonya Ryhal

February 3, 2025

Francie - so sorry to read of Jerry´s death. He always had such a great sense of humor and being an Eichelberger behind his Edwards, I was very familiar with his jokes all through school. May he rest in peace.

Theresa Staley Edwards

January 31, 2025

Frances, So sorry to hear about Jerry. Peace to you and your family.
Your cousin Terri Staley

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