Another friend of John’s sent this to me and I just wanted to express my sorrow and sympathy for John and his family. I was a close friend during college. He was a wonderful sweet person and I’m happy to see he led a fascinating life of adventure. 
Godspeed John !

I am just now seeing this notice of Johns' passing.  I have often wondered about him & how he was doing.  I am so sorry he left so early.  I am Marilyn Trahan Makela.  I met John in high school.  I went to Lamar in Houston.   We dated for a short while.  He did take me to my prom.  We had a good time.  He kept in touch while he was in Viet Nam.  We connected after he cam back.  When I got married in 1969 John served as a groomsman.  It sounds as if he had a good life.  He was a nice & a good person.  

You are missed, you are remembered, and you are loved...

John was a classmate at Jackson Junior High and Austin High.  Such a gentleman always.  So sorry for his family 

Carolyn Hoover Stratton

John was a great person. I feel really really sad when I realize that will never see him. I remember all our time spent with him and his family and will never forget. Rest in peace, dear John

My condolences.
Good Boss, Good Friend ...
Rest in peace.

i miss you... every second of every day...

Please accept our deepest condolences.
We were shocked and deeply sorrowed by the sad news.
John was a wonderful person, kind and fair.
May God grant him eternal rest and his soul may rest in peace.
Wishing Irana, kids and all family of John great strength to survive this tough moment.
May God bless you this time and always.

Sincerely,

Mayya and our family

John was a classmate from Austin High School. We have not been in touch since graduation but I remember his quiet strength and personable smile very well.

Jim Elkins
Chattanooga, TN

God Bless your family John. Thank you for your service in Vietnam and a life time of work as a father and grandfather. Lee T. Bookout

It is sad to see a former classmate pass on.  May God be with you at this time or sorrow and enable you to remember the better more happier times with John.

We were completely shocked at the sudden death of John. May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. Ruslan and I wish to express our deepest sympathy for family’s loss. Please know that our thoughts will always be with you.

With love from Abdullayev's family

Interesting person I admired. Rest in peace.

A true gentleman. John was one of the few people I admired. We all were lucky having John as part of our lives. You will be greatly missed John. Rest in peace.

Rest in peace dear John! We will always miss you.

You were more than a colleague, you were a wonderful friend whose friendship and wise advices coming from valuable life experience always supported me. 
I am very grateful that life gave me a chance to have a friend like you John. Rest in peace and know that we will always miss you.

You were, are and will be a very professional manager, a leader-inspirer, a knowledgeable teacher, a good friend and a nice man for all of us! You may be far away but the love and kindness you showered on us reminds us of your presence every moment, every day!
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory comfort us tomorrow

It is alwais paining to know that the person to ho you know are no more in the Life , whose way crossed with your and who had some memory to remember in your life.
I regret to know about the sad news..Rest in Pease! ! !

Rest in Peace John... You will always be in our hearts...

John, I am glad to have an opportunity to say even for the last time that it was my good luck know you. You showed us how one person can manage a big team and be a good friend at the same time. I don't know how to explain that same day you passed away here we remembered you not knowing that will get this awful news few hours later. Rest in peace and watch us from Heaven, Boss...

Please God forgive a silent tear, a constant wish that he was here. Others were taken, yes we know, but he was ours and we loved him so. He bid no one a last farewell, nor even said good-bye He was gone before we knew it and only God knows why. If all the world were ours to give we’d give it all and more to see that loving face of his just once more...

I am very sorry that he is no longer with us. May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. 

Sincere condolences,

What a beautiful & adventurous life. And seeing the many fond memories others have of John, I would say it was life well-lived. Although we only met John once, his brother and our friend, Jim, sung his praises on many occasions. To your continued journey, John.

I was saddened to read of John's passing. My deepest sympathies to his entire family.

I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND HOPE YOU jENNIFER AND FAMILY WILL FIND STRENGTH AND COMFORT IN THE DAYS AHEAD.KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS,  
LOVE BLUEBERRY.

John,  you've left an empty place in our hearts and in our family.

Your loving cousin

Rosemary Rodd

John was a high school classmate who always seemed happy and had a smile.  Though I have not seen him in 45 years, it is nice to see some of the highlights of his life with that same smile and happiness.  May the Heavenly Father embrace his loved ones and give them peace at John's homegoing.

My sincere condolences to the family of John Edwards during this time of deep and personal sorrow. May God who is "love" (1st John 4:8) assign each of you strength and comfort as you cope with the loss of your dear loved one. With heartfelt sympathy. G.J.-Houston,Texas

John was my boss and then soon became my friend.  I will miss John's guidance, kindness, humor and friendship he has given to me over the past several years.  May he rest in peace and until we meet again, goodbye my friend.

John was first a boss to me but he became my friend as well, the memories I carry will always be with me and until we meet again Rest in Peace my friend.

Rest in peace in God’s hands now John your mission on earth is done although I did not know you I do know your brother Jim and he spoke very highly of you.
With Love From the McCarthy family

John was my boss for the past two and a half years and I only have respect for him. He was always calm in every situation and his opinions and thoughts provided me the right direction to take at work. 
In these last 7 months he never showed any fear while fighting his illness. He was very courageous and I will take that from him.
My prayers are with his family and may his soul rest in peace.

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John Robert Edwards

June 7, 1947 – December 3, 2010

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery

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