James Willis Edens Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Willis Edens of Pendleton, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on May 17, 2025 at the age of 54, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Willis Edens to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Joe Edens; his son Matthew Scott Reynolds; his sister Jeannie Burress; and his niece Mary Nicole Evans. He is survived by: his wife Lillian Hall; his children, Dillon Edens, Emily Edens, Jacob Austin Edens, Samantha Aldridge and Carissa Rochet; his mother Florence Barnard; and his siblings, David Edens (Dawn), Deborah Willoughby (Carl), Brenda Foster, Michael Edens and Louis Edens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home for services or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Willy's memory.

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May 23

Visitation

Sligo Baptist Church
65 Cr-1309, Pendleton, KY 40055

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May 23

Celebration of life

Sligo Baptist Church
65 Cr-1309, Pendleton, KY 40055

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May 23

Burial

Floydsburg Cemetery
5600 Old Floydsburg Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014

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