JR Edwards, 80, of Bedford, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1943, in Clear Spring, Indiana, to Clyde Jack and Minnie (Brown) Edwards. He married Nancy Padgett and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2021.

JR graduated from Clear Spring High School, class of 1962, and was a custodian at Jackson County Court House and a volunteer fireman for Kurtz Township Fire Dept. He was an avid coon hunter, member of the Norman Conservation Club, Medora Coon Club and Fairview Community Church. JR loved bowling, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving to cherish JR's memory are his children, Matthew (Toni) Crane and Shelby (Michael) Everroad; five grandchildren, Bryant (Marley) Crane, Haylie Crane, Emma Crane, Ethan Crane and Madison Everroad; great grandchildren, Audree Crane and August Crane; and one brother, Hotdog Edwards.

Preceding JR in death were his parents; wife, Nancy; brothers, Robert "Bob" Edwards and Short Edwards; sisters, Velma, Helen, Peggy and Rosemary: and three siblings in infancy, Pauline, Josephine and Woodrow.

Funeral services for JR will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00am, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, Bedford, with Pastor Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Leatherwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 24th, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, also at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Community Church.

Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers ordered online at www.FergusonLee.com.