James C. Edwards
SEDLEY—James Cecil Edwards, 76, died Nov. 11, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Crawley Cecil and Athie Jones Edwards.
Mr. Edwards was a retired farmer and retired Southampton County Sheriff’s Deputy.
He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, RA leader, treasurer, and church moderator.
For several years, he was a National Guardsman.
He served on the first board of directors at Southampton Academy in 1969.
He was a charter member in 1955 of the Black Creek-Burdette Ruritan Club, a member of the Black Creek Hunt Club, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #56.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jean Talmage Edwards; two daughters, Lisa E. Danielson of Sedley and Deborah E. Johnson and husband Michael of Sedley; four grandchildren, Adam Danielson and Clay Oakley, Benjamin and Megan Johnson, all of Sedley; one sister, Jacqueline E. Bly and cousin, Charlotte E. Whitley of Franklin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by a sister, Lessie Mae Beale.
The funeral will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home with the Revs. Willis Switzer and Greg Kitts officiating.
Interment will follow in Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ms. Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, Va. 23851 or the National ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, Ca. 91301-5104.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Alan Edwards, Dr. Michael Ponder, R. N. Amy Carr, and the Southampton Memorial Hospice/Home Healthcare Staff.
Wright Funeral Home is in handling arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.wrightfuneralhome.org.