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Jesse Edwards Obituary

Minister Jesse Edwards, age 85, of Gary, IN, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born March 5, 1933 to West and Areedie Edwards in Sardis, Mississippi. Jesse was married to Catherine Edwards and proud father to Roosevelt, Larry (Amelia), Jerry, Alchester, Bobby (Toya), Edison, Ortney (Leiliani), Cathy(Randolph) Dillon and Audrey (Michael)Harrison. Forty-two grandchildren, Fifty-three great grandchildren, and a host of great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Catherine and Jesse Jr. preceded him in death. He later remarried to Evangeline E. Edwards, his soul-mate, caretaker and faithful friend of 45 wonderful years. He loved God, his family and people. He served at the Williams Chapel C.O.G.I.C as Assistant Pastor to both Pastor Sam and Anthony Williams until he retired. Visitation Saturday December 29, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with family hours from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Funeral Services December 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Chapel C.O.G.I.C. 2201 Tennessee Street Gary, Indiana. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 28, 2018.

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Tiara Harrison

January 4, 2019

I love you granddad, and will miss you and your calming presence!! Forever and always "my hero". Fly high til we all meet again in heaven!
Your granddaughter
-Tiara

Brandon Wesley

January 3, 2019

R.I.H uncle Jesse u you will be missed

Paula Lucas-Grafton

January 2, 2019

Rest in peace Uncle Jesse
You will be missed
Paula

December 31, 2018

My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Mr. Jesse is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.

December 30, 2018

My condolences, because of Jesse's deep love of truth he lived and taught Jesus words: "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (his Father) the only true God"! (John 17:3 KJV)

May these inspired words bring your Jesse eternal life and you great comfort.


Hallelujah,

Supv Betty J Owens Morrison

December 29, 2018

Edwards Family you are in my prayers this day as you celebrate the homegoing of your loving husband, father, grandfather, and more. Sorry we are unable to be with you during this hour of sadness, but I'm grateful that you, too, know and embrace the same God-like faith that Minister Edwards embraced. Knowing this alone is comfort and reassurance that you will see him again if you remain steadfast and unmovable in that faith. May the peace of God be yours now and forever. Love Your Cousin, Supervisor Betty J Owens Morrison.

Emily Gulley

December 28, 2018

Memories are so precious.
Minister Edwards was a Godly Saint. His love for God and his family is a testimony to the world. Minister Edwards will be remembered.

I am praying for Missionary Evangeline and the Edwards family during this bereavement time.
Sincerely yours,
Emily Gulley and family

December 28, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May the god of tender mercies provides the comfort needed at this time.
Shirley NC

Margie Brown

December 28, 2018

God Bless Family Praying Your Strength In Jesus Name... Love You All Evang Margie Brown..

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Williams Chapel C.O.G.I.C.

2201 Tennessee Street, IN

Dec

29

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Williams Chapel C.O.G.I.C.

2201 Tennessee Street, Gary, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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