Jerry Dean Edwards Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jerry Dean Edwards of Charleston, Illinois, departing on January 16, 2025 at the age of 81. Jerry leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry Dean Edwards to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Edwards and Margaret "Louise" Edwards (Ashbrook); and his siblings, Doris Golladay, Margery Young and Ralph Edwards.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Edwards of Charleston, IL; his daughters, Jill Sweeney (Jerry) of Charleston, IL and Jana Drake (Scott) of Wiesbaden, Germany; and his grandchildren, Christina Henry (John) of Oakland, IL, Nathan Sweeney (Leah) of Hixon, TN, Ashlyn Daughtery (Jacob) of Mattoon, IL, Jordyn Drake of Incirlik, Kamryn Estera (Louie) of Mahomet, IL, Jerrod Drake of St. Louis, MO, Keyrstyn Drake of Bourbonnais, IL and Kylyn Drake of Wiesbaden, Germany. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Ashmore United Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Illinois St., Ashmore, IL 61912.
