James Shade Edwards, 94, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 29, 2006. He was born in Jonesboro, Indiana on July 13, 1912, the son of David and Lula (nee: Berry) Edwards. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Jones in Gas City, Indiana, who after 70 years of marriage preceded him in death on December 21, 2005. Mr. Edwards lived most of his life in Indiana, and retired from Emge Packing Company in 1975. In 1986 he moved to Racine to be closer to his son, David. He liked to travel, especially when Mary was along with him. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work, and was known for his “green thumb” when it came to his roses. He was a member of St. Lucy’s Catholic Church. Mr. Edwards is survived by his grandchildren, James B. (Barbara) Edwards of Round Rock, Texas, Daniel J. (Valerie) Edwards of West Allis, Ronald Edwards, and Angela (Enoc) Garcia both of Racine; great grandchildren, David, Matthew, Benjamin, Adrianna, William, Samuel, and Isabella Edwards, Vana, Esperanza, and Ruby Garcia; his former daughters-in-law, Constance Edwards and Jo Ann Edwards both of Racine; many other relatives and friends. Mr. Edwards was also preceded by his son, David J. Edwards; and his brothers, Marion Edwards and John Edwards. The funeral mass for James S. Edwards will be held at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Highway 32, will follow. All are invited to visit with the family in the church on Tuesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials to St. Lucy’s School have been suggested.
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