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James Edwards Obituary

Edwards, James Earl, M.D. died on January 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Catherine; dear father of Gregory, Laura (Geoffrey) and the late Scott (surviving Carissa); loving grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 4. Dr. Edwards was a prominent Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and an ardent champion for children in the St Louis area. Services: Memorial at The Lodge at Des Peres 1050 Des Peres Rd 63131, Wed. January 10, 5pm - 8pm. Service at 6pm. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to St. Louis Crisis Nursery, 11710 Administration Dr. #18, St. Louis, MO 63146. Please indicate in Dr. Edwards memory with your donation.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 7, 2018.

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Jean Beck

January 1, 2024

Triggered lovely memories of working with him, the best

Jean Beck

January 1, 2023

Fun times working with Dr Edwards and Dr Banton, both the best.

Jean Beck

January 1, 2021

Such a sweet person and wonderful dr. Loved working with he and his buddy dr banton.

Jean Patterson

January 9, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you Kate.

Tina Edwards

January 9, 2018

Dr. James Edwards was an amazing man, loving husband, outstanding Father and Grandfather. I will miss you. Kate, sending you my condolences and love to the entire family. With great sadness comes with tremendous joy that the family is together to support one another. RIP Gpa.

January 8, 2018

Dear Miss Kate and family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Dr. Edwards. He took good care of our daughter Amy for over 20 years. Her life is so much better because of him. Wishing you God's peace in this sad time.

With love and gratitude,

The Huhn Family

Jean Beck

January 8, 2018

I am an Aprn who worked and have known him since 1985. A wonderful Dr and man who always supported me. I loved him dearly and will miss him.

Jamie Graham

January 7, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers, Jim and Jamie graham

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