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Jake Edwards Obituary
EDWARDS, Jake III Jake Edwards III, 59, a life long resident of Hartford, departed this life on Sunday (January 28, 2007). Jake dedicated over 30 years to educating children at John C. Clark Elementary School in Hartford. Jake is survived by his mother Margaret Edwards of Wethersfield; two daughters, Kelley Edwards and Kristin Edwards both of Plantation, FL; a sister, Andrea Peterson of Hartford; a brother, Gilbert McGriff of E. Hartford; and three grandchildren, Marlon, Amiah and Navir; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his father, Jake Edwards II; and brothers, Dennis McGriff, Wayne McGriff and Ralph McGriff. Visiting hours are TODAY Feb. 2nd, 10 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 2 F D Oates Avenue, Hartford Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. Clark Bell & Bell Funeral Home, Hartford is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jake Edwards
Patricia Bailey
January 27, 2021
Continue to Rest In Heavenly Peace My friend.
Patricia (Gamble) Bailey
Norfolk, Virginia
Julia Scott Blade
May 14, 2007
To the Edwards and McGriff family I send my deepest sympathy. Jake and I were classmates at Northeast Jr. High. Jake was always the gentleman, and that smile could lite up a room.
He is just asleep until Jesus calls
"come out", John 5:28,29.
WILLETTE WELCOME
February 27, 2007
TO ANDREA AND FAMILY I WAS SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JAKE. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED . MAY JAKE RIP. WILLETTE WELCOME AND FAMILY
Daniel Hardrick
February 18, 2007
Andrea and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother and your family. Sorry I wasn't able to be present for the services but, I wanted to let you know that Jake was a very special person and will be missed dearly.
McTate Stroman
February 14, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Edwards family. When a good person transcends their absence is felt far and wide. Jake, you are sorely missed by all those that knew and loved you. Until then my brother ... Marion Stroman's youngest son, McTate.
Kevin Adger
February 9, 2007
To the McGriff family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Jake was great friend to my dad, Nate “Shotgun” Adger and my mom Debra Adger. As a matter of fact he was the best man when my parents got married. May God Bless You. The Adger Family
Annette Jernigan
February 8, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
lewis/johnson family
February 7, 2007
to the edwards and mcgriff family so sorry to hear of your loss be strong
velma (Bee-Bee) Jackson
February 6, 2007
Dear Kelley and Kristin,
We little Knew that morning, that God was going to call his name In life I(we) loved him dearly, and in death I still love him the same. It broke my heart to lose him, he did not go alone; for part of me went with him, the day God called him home. He left me with peaceful memories, his love still my guide; and though I can not see him, he will always be at my side Our family chain has been broken, and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. I still can't believe I didn't get to say good-bye but I'm so glad I got the chance to tell him that I love him because he will always have a special place in my heart.
David Hardrick
February 6, 2007
It is with deep heart felt sympathy that I extend my condolences to the family that has always been a part of me. Having known Jake almost all of his life and the family knowing me almost all of my life, I too share in your loss. Growing up as next door neighbors in Bellevue Square we spent our childhood together. Wayne and Ralph always made sure we connected when I came to Hartford to visit and would make sure we stopped by to say hello to Margaret and Jake. They were so proude of Jake and so was I. I am sorry that I could not personally be in Hartford to extend my condolences and to meet the extended Edwards and McGriff family. However, I will forever keep the family in prayer and will always remember Jake as my younger brother too.
In loving memory and sorrow,
Stephanie Waterman
February 5, 2007
TO THE MCGriff Family, My Brothers and I Will Never Forget The Wonderful Times We Shared With Jack. May He REST IN PEACE.
THE WATERMAN FAMILY.
Delores AKA Lolo Brown-Allen
February 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the McGriff family, Butch will alway be remembered by his beautiful smile he will truly be missed.
Alexis B. Smith
February 2, 2007
Jake and I grew up together in the brick yard. Mrs. Edward and family my prayers are with you. You my remember me as Lucky.
June Carol Teal-Downer
February 2, 2007
Dear Aunt Margaret, Gilbert, Andrea,
I'm sorry for not being there to comfort you, but I'm praying for your relief of pain in these sorrowful times. Our paths don't meet often, but one thing is sure, we will all meet again in the sweet arms of God.
Sincerely,
Adelaide Lee
February 2, 2007
To The Edwards Family,
May God watch over and comfort you during this difficult time.
Pat Sullivan
February 2, 2007
To the Family of Jake Edwards:
I was saddened after learning about the passing of your loved one. We worked together as part of the "Clark Family", where Jake demonstrated a committed and caring guardianship of the students. He will be sorely missed as a gentle man and educator.
Mona Bingham
February 2, 2007
You are in my Prayers,Be Blessed.
Betty King-Bingham
February 2, 2007
Edwards& McGriff family you are all in my prayers,I remember Jake as a young man when we all lived in 40 Bellevue Sq.he was always nice and polite.May God Bless You All.
February 2, 2007
Kelley, Kristin and Family,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. May "God Bless" and give you strength.
Denise, Kendra & Ken McBride
Patricia (Gamble) Bailey
February 2, 2007
To The Edwards & McGriff Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patricia (Gamble) Bailey
Elisa Walker
February 2, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 2, 2007
To the family of Jake.
I am very sad to hear of your loss. I've known Jake for many years, "What a great Man" he will be truely missed.
Elisa Walker- East Hartford, CT
KIMBERLY STEVENS-GOVAN
February 2, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Reginald & Diane Goins
February 2, 2007
To Edwards Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you during your time of sorrow. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Wanda King-Smith
February 2, 2007
Ms. McGriff & Andrea & Family,
I was deeply sadden to learn of the passing of Jake. I have known Jake all of my life, we were the Bellevue Sq. family. May God shine on you.
Arlene Canty
February 2, 2007
To Andrea and Family:
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family. Love Willean Canty and Family.
Dana McGriff
February 2, 2007
Uncle Butchie
I love and miss now and 4 ever,i was extremely saddened that your gone but never forgotten,in my heart you'll always be. I will miss you cracken your jokes on me about running away with the circus.Well uncle i'm with the greatest show on earth but you are and always be the greatest uncle on earth.you left behind a lagacy of love ,unity amongst our family and friends.althought your gone you will always be in my hert. Kelley and Kristin, Im so sorry that i can't be there to express my feelings but please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you alway's.It seems so senseless when such a kind and gentle soul is taken to early from us but know for sure we love him much but God loves him best. love always Dana McGriff (773-354-5179)
Minister Curley Ross, Jr.
February 2, 2007
My prayers are with you and Praying God strength be with you in your hour sorry I couldn't be there you can reach me at curley_place.com
Charles {Butch} Rankin
February 2, 2007
R.I.P Jake you were one of the good guys
Crystal Kelly
February 2, 2007
To the Edwards, Peterson, Shannon and McGriff Families,
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Aunt Margaret, Andrea, Stacey and Woody, please know that God's strength will heal and lift you. We Carters are built on a strong foundation with the deepest faith.
We love you,
Crystal, Michael, Milan and Maya Kelly
Cheryl Smith
February 2, 2007
To the family of Jake:
Sorry for your loss. I will carry fond memories of Jake! Rest in peace!!!
Carol (Jones) Dyson
February 2, 2007
To the McGriff-Edwards family, my heart felt sympathy goes out to you all. I know that the unity and love of your family will help to give you strength through this trying time. I know this because the Word says, "Where there is unity there is strength." I also know that your knowledge of the love and comfort of the Lord will sustain you. My love to you and God bless you all.
Shaknowa Bent
February 2, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to The Edwards and McGriff family, Jake may be gone but he will never be forgotten.
Connie Geer
February 2, 2007
Dear Margaret & Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you all for the loss of Butch. May the Holy Spirit abide within you to ease your pain and comfort your grief, and may memories of happy times spent with together linger in your hearts and minds. Please know that though we cannot be present, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Connie Geer & Family
Shirley Fountain & Family
Bernice Geter & Family
Bridgeport, CT
Clarissa Zeigler
February 2, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Jake Edwards,he will be missed, but never forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Darrell & Clarissa
Simpson
Rhonda Baskerville
February 2, 2007
To the family, I am deeply sorry for your lost. Butch was a beautiful fun loving person. I will always remember Butch as the guy who taught me and my friend Lori how to play spades. I will miss your smile, and I believe that you will continue to smile in heaven. May God keep you all in peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Love,
Rhonda Williams-Baskerville
PAMELA FOSTER
February 2, 2007
TO THE EDWARDS FAMILY:
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY MY HEART GOES
OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.
MAY GOD STREGNTHEN YOU AND GIVE YOU
PEACE THRU THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
LOVE PAMELA FOSTER AND FAMILY
Jennie Bruening
February 2, 2007
On behalf of all of the UCONN students and staff who have worked at the Anderson Center over the last 2/1/2 years, I want to send our prayers to all of you and let you know what warm memories we have of Jake each day as we walked into the center. He will be missed.
Jennie Bruening and the Husky Sport program
Cheryl Dinnie
February 2, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Jake for 15 yrs. and grew to love him as a friend. I am deeply sorry and will miss him. I send love to his daughters( I remember when they were born), and all his family.
Gwen & Morgan Lee
February 2, 2007
Andrea & Family - Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
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