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James Franklin Edwards was born on the farm at his ancestral home, New Boscobel in Stafford County, on August 9, 1921, to Price Greenlaw and Annie DeShazo Edwards. He departed life at age 95 to join his parents, his sisters Jeanette Edwards and Pearle Edwards Young, his brothers, Price Greenlaw Edwards, Jr., Thomas Henry Edwards, Warren Houte Edwards, his half-brothers William “Bill” Edwards and Howard “Bub” Edwards and his half-sister Ethel Edwards Marvel.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Jane Truslow Edwards; his daughter, Cathy Edwards Scaife of Lexington, KY and her sons, Lincoln, Adrian and Russell; sister...
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James Franklin Edwards was born on the farm at his ancestral home, New Boscobel in Stafford County, on August 9, 1921, to Price Greenlaw and Annie DeShazo Edwards. He departed life at age 95 to join his parents, his sisters Jeanette Edwards and Pearle Edwards Young, his brothers, Price Greenlaw Edwards, Jr., Thomas Henry Edwards, Warren Houte Edwards, his half-brothers William “Bill” Edwards and Howard “Bub” Edwards and his half-sister Ethel Edwards Marvel.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Jane Truslow Edwards; his daughter, Cathy Edwards Scaife of Lexington, KY and her sons, Lincoln, Adrian and Russell; sister Mary Ann Edwards Seay of Fredericksburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family is especially grateful to his caring sisters-in-law, Page Truslow Shrum and Nancy Truslow Withers, niece Harriet Burch, the team in the Palliative Care Unit and the blessing of his faithful caregivers, Margaret Morgan, Tom Simpson, Taylor Galloway and Paul Peterson.
Always known as Jim, he attended Stafford County Schools, graduating from Falmouth High in the class of 1938. He worked and managed the 200 acre family farm from his youth where he “sowed and reaped”, producing a herd of milk cows and transporting the cans of fresh milk into the Farmer’s Creamery. For a while he farmed and also worked as a professional fireman for the City of Fredericksburg. Eventually finding the continuation of both full-time jobs untenable, he acceded to family wishes and agreed to sell the farm which is today modern “Fitzhugh”.
He was a life-long member of the Farm Bureau and a Fire Warden in the 40’s and 50’s. Upon his retirement from the City Fire Department, he concentrated even more of his time in support of New Hope United Methodist Church. In his early 20’s he taught the Junior Boys Sunday School Class, holding the class in his ’38 Chevy. He served on the Board of Trustees for over 25 years, during which time he was “hands on” in repairing the church building, the parsonage and anything in need of attention. He served as the church treasurer for many years.
He removed snow and ice during the winter and cut the grass in the summer. As NHUMC Treasurer he kept a close eye on the budget and personally deposited the offering in the bank each Sunday after the counters completed the report and deposit form. He oversaw the care and maintenance of the New Hope Cemetery where he will be interred beside his parents and other members of his family.
Jim was a charter member and a cook for each annual New Hope Salt Fish Supper. This event was a big hit in the community, producing ecumenical fellowship unlike any other. He was a faithful member of an unfailing attender of the Willie Newton Sunday School Class. He served on the Administrative Board, Board of Stewards, Charge Conferences, various committees, etc., and received a UMW Special Mission Recognition pin when he was 93.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg with the Rev. Dr. Teresa Smith officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in New Hope Church Cemetery. |
