James Harold Edwards

September 14, 1934 - October 12, 2012

Services for James H. Edwards, 78, will be held 11:00 a.m. today, October 18, 2012 at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment will follow immediately in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. Mr. James H. Edwards was born on September 14, 1934 in Charleston, SC to the late William and Hattie Edwards. He returned home to live with the Lord on October 12, 2012. James was the beloved husband of Shirley Thompson Edwards. James Edwards moved to Philadelphia, PA as a young boy with his family where he attended the Philadelphia school system. Upon leaving high school, he served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a Sailor for six years. He married Shirley Thompson on October 29, 1960 and later moved to Willingboro, NJ where he worked in the industrial industry for over twenty-four years. James Edwards was a faithful member of Abundant Life Fellowship of Delanco, NJ for over sixteen years where he served on media ministries and as a greeter. His faithful fellowship did not go unnoticed by his pastors and congregation. As a founding member, he was recognized for his devotion to his church and his love of the Lord. He later retired and moved to Columbia, SC and enjoyed his golden years. His hobbies included character drawing, portrait painting and collecting puzzles and all types of models. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Shirley Thompson Edwards of Columbia, SC; five sisters, Selma (Alfred) Barnwell of Philadelphia, PA, Ruth (Ralph) McCarthy of Columbia, SC, Vivian Edwards and Hattie (William) Wilson both of Philadelphia, PA and Beverly (Bruce) Blackson of Clinton, MD; two sisters-in-law, Teeny Vance and Myrtle (Sug) Giles both of Philadelphia, PA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.