Jeffery "Taylor" Edwards

Jeffery "Taylor" Edwards, age 34, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on July 8, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born October 22, 1989, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Jeffery Scott Edwards and Cynthia Ann (Jay) Johnson. In his free time, Taylor enjoyed gaming and listening to music. He was an avid hockey fan, often cheering on his favorite team, the Dallas Stars. Taylor had the gift of quick wit and humor, and he dreamed of one day becoming a history teacher. He will be dearly missed by a host of family and friends. Taylor is survived by his mother and step-father, Cynthia and David Shackelford of Fort Smith; his father, Henry Johnson; brother, Robert Edwards and wife Charlene of Poteau, Oklahoma; sisters, Grace Johnson of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Lanie Smith and Husband Cody of Van Buren, Arkansas; Lauren Burns and husband Aaron of Van Buren, Arkansas; nephews, Christian, Bennett, and Brody; and nieces, Natalie, Ember, and Caroline. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, July 12, 2024, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, located at 4817 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR 72904. Cremation is under the thoughtful direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.