Mr. Jimmie Edwards, Jr.

Jimmie Edwards, Jr., known by his artist’s name of "BLU JIM", was born on November 15, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the second of three children from the late Robbie Edwards and Jimmie Edwards. Jimmie went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief illness at the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina on Thursday December 28, 2023. Jimmie attended Eau Claire High School in Columbia, South Carolina where he was very active in the athletic football program. He also attended Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina earning two degrees. It was there that he obtained a BA degree to further pursue his love for creating Fine Art. Jimmie served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His most favorite and shining years of employment were with the SC Black Media (Black News) Group. He served in numerous positions, including Editor, and supervised the youth mentoring program. Jimmie was formerly united in marriage to Adrienne Calhoun of which from that union was born one beloved child, his pride and joy, US Marine, Marcus Larob Edwards. Jimmie spent his leisure time enjoying fishing especially in Charleston, South Carolina. At any given time, you would find BLU JIM in his artfully multicolored paint-stained jeans working on his latest creation. He won numerous awards for his artwork and was always attending art shows to showcase his multi-talented works. He had such talented hands and visions for creating. He was an awesome cook, talented gardener and carpenter. Jimmie was an amazing, joyful, and protective brother. He always believed in looking out for others with a generous spirit. Jimmie was always smiling and trying to bring joy to others. He was caring, giving and kindhearted. He was the kind of person who never met a stranger. Jimmie leaves to cherish his life: his devoted son, Marcus L. Edwards; two loving sisters, Corlis (Sandy) Edwards, and Monica E. (Alan B.) Moore; a nephew, Zachary D. Capell and a host of relatives, friends and his devoted art community. Memorial service with Military Honors will be 12 noon, Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29229. Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Mr. Jimmie Edwards, Jr.

November 15, 1961 - December 28, 2023