James Carl "Jim" Edwards passed from this life July 30, 2008. He was predeceased by his father, Bert Edwards, Mother, Julia Byers Edwards, sister Frances, brother Horace and half-brothers Ruel and Lee. Survivors include: a son, James Michael Edwards and wife Anita of Green Creek, NC; a daughter, Wanda Edwards Beam and Husband Kenneth of Shelby, NC and grandchildren Jason Beam & Jada Henderson both of Shelby, NC; four great-grandchildren, sisters Hazel Gantt of Columbus, NC and Charlotte Fowler of Lynn, NC. Memorial services will be private. The family will have a Gathering of Friends Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10:30 to 12:00 Noon in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC. In lieu of flowers or food, please make a donation to your favorite local charity in memory of "Jim". An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com
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