John Richard Edwards

February 13, 1994 - June 28, 2018
John Richard Edwards

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John Richard Edwards
John Richard Edwards age 24, a resident of Greenville, NC died Thursday, June 28, 2018.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Edwards Family Cemetery officiated by Speaker Earl Edwards and Rev. Jerry Taylor.
John was born in Pitt County on February 13, 1994 the son of Alvis Earl Edwards and Donna Glenn Edwards. He was a hard worker and worked with the Roberts Company as a pipefitter. John loved playing guitar, riding his skateboard and spending time with his many friends. He enjoyed having an intellectual conversation with people. John had a big heart and loved his family and especially cherished the time he spent with both his children. He will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him.
Along with his parents: Earl and Donna Edwards he is survived by a daughter: Rebecca Melody Edwards, a son: Parker Richard-Glynn Edwards, a sister: Heather Christine Franko and husband Chris of Washington; a brother: Alvis Earl Edwards lll of Greenville and the love of his life and mother of his son: Patricia Ann Harrell of Greenville.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Edwards family.


Graveside Service

Monday, July 2, 2018
11:00 AM

Edwards Family Cemetery - Directions
2447 Turfey Hodges Road
Grimesland, NC 27837

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  • June 29, 2018
    Barbara Alligood says:
    Sending love and prayers. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time.

  • June 30, 2018
    Sara Garrison says:
    John, was my cousin. But I would say he was closer to me than even that. Uncle Jr always told me that my name was Sara Nowell Garrison Hartley Edwards. I grew up around John, Heather and Alvis.. always at their house. I remember the countless times John came out with his darth Vader mask on, and would scare me so bad! Along with his toothpicks dipped in ketchup, that he would put in his mouth like fangs. We have some great memories. I will always love you, and I miss you so much. I will make sure your children know you, and that they have everything they could possibly need. Thank you for loving our family so good, the way you did. Fly high, baby boy ❤

  • June 30, 2018
    Diana mendez says:
    I am so sorry for your loss i met john once the day after his son was born he was such a nice guy he surely loved Patricia and his son very much my heart goes out to y'all at this time of need prayers for all of the family.

  • June 30, 2018
    Lori Manning Hutchinson says:
    Jr and Donna, I am soo sorry. Keeping the family in prayer and love.

  • June 30, 2018
    Michele Grazier says:
    I do not have words to express my heartbreak for Donna & Pa~Alvis, Heather & Chris "A" & Ellie, Becca, Parker~ John was always able to make us smile & laugh, he had a good heart & he loved his family so. He will be missed~ prayers & ((hugs)) to all of your hearts

  • June 30, 2018
    Marie Sparks says:
    Thinking and praying for all of you. John will surely be missed he was always friendly to everyone and became a friend to all he ever spoke to. I loved to hear him play his guitar. I have wonderful memories that I will always cherish about him from when he camped out with me and my children in my front yard in tents. He entertained all of us by playing his guitar by the campfire. He will surely be missed by all who ever knew him. If there is anything we can do for any of you please let us know. Marie Sparks & Family

  • July 01, 2018
    Kathy chandler Chandler says:
    It was a pleasure getting to know you and having you as a great great friend who loved to call me ma im sorry your life ended so shortly but i did everything i knew to b by your side and b there for you i am blessed to have had you and your family in my life i loved you my sweet precious son

  • July 01, 2018
    Amy Sue Grazier Walls says:
    We are so sorry for you and your family's loss Heather. We will be praying for you.

  • July 01, 2018
    MarQuella Thompson says:
    We are sorry for your loss Alvis. We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

  • July 01, 2018
    Joel and Jackie Williams says:
    Sending love and prayers to each of you at this time.

  • July 02, 2018
    Kim Hensley says:
    My love and prayers go out to you family and everyone you leave behind. Tou had a great spjrit about you and you loved fiercely May your children Becca and Parker always know you and feel you around them, and May you be free and rest easy my friend. Love light and Blessings to friends and family.

  • July 03, 2018
    Faye and aden Duncan says:
    So sorry Jr and donna for your loss. I will be praying you.