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for John Edwards
October 30, 2011
Missing you Daddy!... Tasha <3
June 30, 2011
I miss you.
~Joanne.
Tasha
June 26, 2011
Love & miss u Daddy...
Janice Edwards-McKinzie
May 23, 2011
Mom...Merilene Edwards...just told me about Pastor Edwards...he was a fine outstanding man, husband, father, mentor and Pastor...he will be greatly missed..@ Stephanie...you were truly BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A GOOD FATHER.
May 12, 2011
To the Edwards Family:
Words can not express my sense of loss of a close family friend. How well I remember the years that Pastor Edwards and my father ran the trash hauling business together. The years of worship between the two families at Tabernacle.
The counseling he gave me during my troubled years during my fist marriage.
A great warrior of the faith is now receiving his reward with the Saints that are in Heaven--
Thank God for a mighty man of God---
Benjamin M. Baldwin
valera adams
May 9, 2011
pastor edwards will be missed by all. he touched so many lives, i thank god for the short time he allowed him to be my pastor and mentor. a true man of god. i pray that god will continue to hold our church family in the hallow of his hands. for pastor edwards taught us well....valera
sherri Robinson
May 9, 2011
Stephanie, may God keep you and hold you in your time of sorrow.
Louis W. Winn, Jr.
May 8, 2011
Shortly after waking up on the morning of May 2, 2011, I heard my cell phone ring. I have the ring programmed for my sister JoAnn's number. It was unusually early for her to call and my stomach sank as I anticipated news I might not want to hear. I answered and she told me "Uncle John" passed away. It took a moment to process, because I suppose I did not want to believe it, and then tears began to well up as memories of him raced through my mind, along with the recent passing of dad. A tear ran down the side of my face. You know Jesus wept as he was going to Lazarus' grave. He understands sorrow, sickness and death. He understands our tears and grief. As a matter of fact, he understands everything about us. He LOVES us. I am so thankful for the words he spoke to Martha in John 11:26, 27, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die... Yes we do have a hope in the resurrection.
I know my father and Uncle John were close. They shared a calling to share the Gospel and serve as a Pastor. God used them both for His glory and has now called them home. I have so many fond memories of my Uncle. I will miss you Uncle John.
To my aunt Imogene, Stephanie and Natasha and family, WE LOVE YOU.
Vera Moore
May 6, 2011
stephanie and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. may God Bless you and your family
Karen Porter
May 6, 2011
I will GREATLY miss seeing and talking to my WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR or just waving to him as he sat on his porch. He always greeted me with a friendly smile, compliment and the neigborhood watch report (smile). I will miss Mr. Edward's profound advice and scriptual references. He and Mrs. Edwards, Stephanie and Tasha have always been supportive neighbors and friends since our family moved in the neighborhood close to 30 ago. I am grateful to have known such a nice, God-fearing, family-oriented man. May the God of Comfort continue to keep each one of you in his loving care; and know that I will be there for you at anytime as a loving neighbor and friend. His presence will truly be missed in the whole neighborhood.
Praying for you in Neighborly and Christian Love,
Karen Porter
william&vern irving
May 6, 2011
our prayers are with you cousins May God comfort you at all times
May 6, 2011
Stephanie, know that you and your family is in our prayers. Leslie Colbert-Phillips
May 6, 2011
Brotha Edwards touched my live with his wisdom,understanding and honesty. For that I'm grateful and a better man! My prayers and condolences goes out to the family. God can and will take care of you, much Love! Brian A. Robinson, Wichita,KS
Pam White
May 5, 2011
To Mrs Edwarda Stephanie & Tasha - may God give you comfort and peace in this hour of sorrow. Know that weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.
Sincere Sympathy Pam White and the Boyz
Debra Biglow-Spencer
May 5, 2011
Garick and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. I am so sorry for your loss.
Hug yourself for me my good friend.
May 5, 2011
Imogene, Stephaine, Natasha, Gladys, Genola, and the rest of the family we are so sorry to hear of your lost, you are in our thought and prayers. The word says to be absent from the body is to present with the Lord, He is in a better place. God Bless You All . The Charles Carr Family
May 5, 2011
The Harmon Webb Family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, want the family of Pastor John Edwards to know that you are all in our prayers. Pastor Edwards was a dear friend of Elder Harmon Webb. He will never be forgotten.
The Webb Family, Cedar Rapids, IA
Dana Newton
May 5, 2011
Ms Edwards, Stephanie, Tasha
I wont you to know that your family is in our prayers. Pastor Edward was a great man and had a gently heart he will be greatly missed.
Dana & Stan Newton
May 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bro. John's family and church family. (Looking forward to meeting him in Glory.) In the love of the Lamb,
Vicky, Otis, Lori & Joy from KNABE Tax & Accounting
Roberta Baker
May 5, 2011
Stephanie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It won't be easy, but know that he is resting in God's arms.
Dawn Clark
May 5, 2011
To Stephanie and Tasha I`m sorry to hear about your dad. May God keep you and comfort you all
Gloria Sanders
May 5, 2011
The word of God let's us know that the Joy of the Lord is our strength, and that when we are weak God is strong, the bible also encourages us in that, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. MAY THE GRACE OF GOD KEEP AND STRENGTHEN YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS!
Jenifer Raya-Phelps
May 5, 2011
Sis Edwards, Stephanie, Tasha, Tyrell, Chad, Chaz, and New Salem family I have often wondered why Pastor Edwards out of the blue said this to me last week and now I know it was to pass it on too all of you "the Lord sees your pain, he hasn't forgot about you, He's going to bless you". Be encouraged I pray the Lord will send comfort and peace to all of our hearts. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be taught from a little girl through young adulthood by a true God fearing man. All we can do is take the words spoke through Gods vessel (words from Heaven) and as Pastor Edwards would say "examine ourselves"! I encourage you all to take a minute to read proverbs 3 Pastor would always, among other passages direct me there. All glory and honor be to Jesus Christ! I love all of you, be blessed!
Nora Abraham
May 5, 2011
Grandma, Stephanie, and Tasha, you are on my heart and mind constantly. I know that you all are so close and Grandpa was "The Man" and the glue or the security that us girls look for to make things all better. Even though I was not around so much, just know that his spiritual strength as a man was quite an influence in my life. I still remember his warm strong hugs since I was a little girl. His hugs just make things seem like they are going to be alright. I always knew he was there. He would show me my picture on his desk when I was little and I would feel so good. There is nothing like having a strong man in your life who you know loves you and is there for you. You know he is not gone, just "on the otherside" as my mom said to me. I wish I could do something to take away your pain. But the day will come when we will see him again. "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted". You are in my prayers. I love you.
Carl and Traci Johnson
May 4, 2011
To the family of Pastor John Edwards
We will mourn one of God's great preacher, teacher, and chosen vessel. But we will also celebrate and hold on to the promise of God in which declared. Pastor has fought the good fight and kept the faith and will receive his crown of righteousness.
We will see you in Heaven
In His presence there is unspeakable peace
In our prayers,
Carl and Traci Johnson (Pettis)
Towanda Moore- Profit & Family
May 4, 2011
For the suffering of this present time is not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us. As we await the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ or our season to sleep, we can rest assure that Pastor Edwards, being a true man of God, can experience that glory when he rises from slumber. I am praying for the entire Edwards family for you are ALL near and dear to us. Love you all!
May 4, 2011
Aunt Imogene, steph and tasha you are all in my prayers. Love you All !!!!!
Maria Ramos
May 4, 2011
Tasha- I'm very sorry for your loss. I only knew your daddy through the way you expressed about him. I thank him and your mom for giving you the oportunity of having a family. You are such a wonderful, strong woman and I know you are hurting now but I also know that God will pull you thru this time of pain. Know that you are not alone and our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Now you have an Angel that will watch over you and yours. Love you Chica.
Arlene McPherson
May 4, 2011
our pray with you
May 4, 2011
Sorry to hear of the lost of your husband
even though i know he s in a better place
just want to let you and your family know
that you all are in my prayers
Katie Roberson
May 4, 2011
My prayers are with all of you. The way Pastor Edwards lived his life was a true man of God-genuine. He will be missed. Hold on to the memories. I love you all so much!- Barb Curtis-Jones
Tarenda Van Vessum
May 4, 2011
Praying for you Tasha and your family. Stay encouraged!
Keith and Pamela Thompson
May 4, 2011
Mrs. Edwards, Stephanie and Natasha - We want you to know that you are in our prayers. We will miss the love and Biblical wisdom that Rev. Edwards so generously shared.
May 4, 2011
Pastor Edwards is and always will be a special part of our lives!! For over 25 years I have called New Salem my church home. I remember church service at Brooks Middle School in the 80's and functions at the Edwards home during the week and weekend!! Whenever I moved to a different state over the years, finding a new church was always hard because I was so used to Pastor's,what I call, 'non-sugar coated teaching'. I will always remember him saying 'let me make it plain' during his sermons. And he did make it plain!! My sibblings and I have soooooo many great memories of Pastor and we will always love him. He will always be, to me, the BEST Pastor!!! I can go on forever and ever about how wonderful and amazing he was and was how he was a TRUE MAN OF GOD!! We were all blessed to know him and I wish there were more like him =-) I would always think highly of Pastor as I do my own grandpa!! To Sis. Edwards, Stephanie, Tasha, Pastors Mother and family...I love you all. Pastor is with the Lord and I'm sure that he is smiling that great smile down on you right now! I will keep you all in my prayers!
With love,
Camille D. Moore-Turner and Family
May 4, 2011
I'm so thankful for the memories I have. Love and miss you family.
signed,
Meeko :)
Robert Bethea
May 4, 2011
Our prayers are with you First Lady Edwards, Stephanie, Tausha,and the entire Edwards family during your time of sorrow... May God wrap HIS comforting arms around your entire family during this difficut time of adjustment.
In Christian Love,
Robert and Monique Bethea and Family
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2
Andria Bell
May 4, 2011
Stephanie and Tasha, my dear friends and longtime neighbors, I pray for peace within, for I know he was your rock. Love you guys.
May 4, 2011
I love you.
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