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George Edwards Obituary

HAYSVILLE - Edwards, George F. II "Joe," 59, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born Thursday, September 16, 1954 to George and Vivian (Miller) Edwards in Wichita, Kansas. Joe was dedicated to helping others and served the State of Kansas as a State Representative of the 93rd District. In Concordia, KS he worked as an EMT and Firefighter. Joe was the Undersheriff of Harper and Greenwood Counties and drove a school bus for the Haysville district and a tow truck in the Wichita area. First and foremost, Joe was a minister of the Gospel. He was preceded in death by his mother; and sister, Ellen "Elaine" Johnson. Joe is survived by his father; wife of nearly 40 years, Sally; children, Stephanie Edwards, Sharlet (Brett) Martinez, Shana (Josh) Parker, and George (Trista) Edwards III; grandchildren, Jerome Edwards-Parker, Caidynce Edwards, and James Edwards; and a large extended family. Visitation Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. with family present between 5 and 7 p.m. at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. Funeral 2 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Colonial Heights Assembly, 5200 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 608 W. Douglas Ave., S-100, Wichita, KS 67203. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Aug. 21, 2014.

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Iva Williams

August 28, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family.

August 22, 2014

Carol (Dickerson) Schmidt

August 22, 2014

My condolences on your loss of a great husband and father and so many more hats that Joe wore. This week is like a whirlwind that is so hard to grasp. Soon, life will calm down and you will face each day, yet inside you will hurt. It is ok to hurt. It is also okay to go up and down and circle around in your grieving process. As you know, you will lean on the Lord constantly. You will all have great memories special to yourself, but you will find that so many little things will remind you of life with Joe, all to be cherished. As he has gone on before you, make him proud of your continued life on earth. I pray for your strength and peace of heart.

August 22, 2014

Sally and family,
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He will be sorely missed. I don't remember a time when I didn't know Joe as we grew up in church together from the time we were very small.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mondella (Hersh) Benton

Phil and Carolyn Page

August 21, 2014

Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Joe. We lift you, the family up in prayer during this time.

Mike and Kathy Hutchinson

August 21, 2014

Our hearts are in prayer for your family, we always enjoyed Joe stopping by to see us every now an then, he was a great man and will dearly be missed.

Doug Hollis

August 21, 2014

Praying for you during this time that God's peace and comfort will strengthen and support you.

Gary Herman

August 21, 2014

Sally, so shocked to hear of Joe's home going. I will be praying for you and your family. I am proud to be able to call Joe my friend.

Tiffany pero

August 21, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and thinking about you in this time of need.

August 21, 2014

Sally and family, We are so sorry for your loss, but it is truly Heaven's gain. We saw Joe a few months ago here in Leavenworth and he was just like always - talking about the things of the Lord. That was his passion. We will miss him tremendously. Charles & Ruth Thompson

Sharon and Larry Shippy

August 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and keep you all in his loving arms and protect you. Joe was a man that his warm smile would invite you to him. There was never a time that I didn't see that smile on his face and he would stop and talk to you anytime and any were. My family prayers and thought are with you all.

August 21, 2014

Sally and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Joe. He has been a friend for many years and a close friend of my dad. I know he is going to miss him as his fishing buddy. We will keep you in our prayers at this time of loss. Karen & Jim Caywood

Darwin @ Val League

August 21, 2014

Sally and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy. Our prayers are with you.

Kay Thacker

August 21, 2014

Sally and family,You and your family are in my prayers.

Larry & La Ronda Powell

August 21, 2014

Sally and kids, we were totally shocked to hear that Joe has gone "Home", especially after just having talked to him a few days ago! You are all in our prayers and may the Holy Spirit comfort you in the weeks, months and years to come. If we can do anything, please don't hesitate to let us know. I pray peace that only the Lord can provide at this time for all of you. Love, Larry & La Ronda

Sherryl Torres

August 21, 2014

Stephanie & family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad Joe. We are praying and thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Sherryl & Mark Torres

Charles & Linda Lyle

August 21, 2014

So sorry about your loss

Gayla McGuire

August 21, 2014

Sally and Family. I am praying for you through this sorrowful time. Joe has met alot to our family throughout the years. Some of our Grandchildren paged for Joe this past year and enjoyed the time visiting with him. Joe was an upright God fearing man and he was not ashamed to speak the Gospel.......I know when he walked through thos Gates of Pearl, Jesus was was there and I sure He greeted him and said "WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT".
As you and your family mourn remember one day soon we will be with him in GLORY!

Ray and Ruth Valdez

August 20, 2014

Sally: So sorry to hear of your husband's death. You and your family are in our prayers.

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