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EDWARDS SR.,
JAMES HOWARD, 78
Ocala - Deacon James Howard Edwards Sr, 'Toot', 78, passed away on December 16, 2014. Deacon Edwards was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Ocala.
Deacon Edwards leave to cherish his loving wife, Wanda Pete Edwards of 33 years. Loving children; Daria (Rickey) Berrien, James (Lorene) Edwards Jr., Lisa (Kevin) Jay, Corey Edwards, Alvin (Candace) McCants Jr., Hasting (Shelly) Miller Jr. and Tawana (Thomas) Boone; 25 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and one brother Reverend Dr. Lorenzo (Barbara) Edwards Sr.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Ocala. Reverend Dr. Lorenzo S. Edwards Sr. will give the words of comfort. Public viewing will be held on Friday , December 26, 2014 at Sellers Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. The wake service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 26, 2014 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the Edwards residence, 1618 SW 3rd Street, Ocala, Fl at 10:15 a.m. to form the funeral cortege. No viewing following the eulogy.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Edwards
Charles and Vickie Turner
December 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We love you and still miss you. RIP.
genia
January 2, 2015
Mr.Edwards u are home now and u can rest now. Rest on the lord called another one of his kids home.
Robin Wildy
December 31, 2014
Wanda, so sorry to hear about James. He is still watching over you and kids. God bless.
Robin
Rudolph and Ruby Rora
December 28, 2014
Sincere condoles to the Edwards family. Look to our Lord and Savior for comfort, He is our refuge and will give you strength during this time. Praying for your family.
Ruth & Sam Wilkerson
December 27, 2014
God will provide you with the comfort and strength the family will need. Look unto the hills God said come home my son. "Toot" may you R.I.P.
Diane Menchan-Thomas
December 26, 2014
Wanda and family , my prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through your time of sorrow.Know that God is still God and he will strength to go through. Love You!
B Johnson
December 26, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
JJ
December 26, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,
December 26, 2014
With deepest sympathy from the Edwards Family.
Pat, Sharon, Saundra, Barbara, Alonzo, Reginald,
and Micheal.
December 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles & Vickie Turner
December 26, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dian & Mike Wright
December 26, 2014
In loving memory of our wonderful awesome friend James...we loved you like family & know that you are now in the loving arms of our precious heavenly father...every day for as long as I knew him I asked "how are you today James & his reply as ALWAYS I am blessed!" We are so blessed to have had him as a friend...love to each & every one of you!
Brenda Vereen
December 26, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Edwards Family.
Nancy & Jim Britt
December 25, 2014
Mr. Edwards will be greatly missed, he was a very special person. Wanda,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 25, 2014
TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE'S OK NOW. IN OUR FATHER'S HOUSE ARE MANY MANSIONS. A PLACE WAS PREPARED AND HE HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Beverly Pullings Johnson,Florida Credit Union
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