Mr. Jack Ernest Edwards

January 18, 1944 - October 12, 2017

Mr. Jack Ernest Edwards, age 73 of Rockmart passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Edwards was born January 18, 1944 in Aragon, son of the late Rembert Edwards and the late Dorothy Carroll Edwards. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a mechanic having retired from the Polk School District. Mr. Edwards enjoyed ham radio, flying model airplanes and riding motorcycles, but his greatest joy and love was his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Shelby Lynn Marks Edwards of Rockmart; three sons, Johnny Edwards of Rockmart, Jackie (Deanna) Edwards of Aragon and Tim (Leigh) Edwards of Rockmart; two daughters, Pattie Ridge and Jackie Davis both of Dallas; three sisters, Brenda Adams (Mark King) of Aragon, Pam (David) Johnson of Cedartown and Traci (Gary) Talley of Atlantic Beach, Florida; two brothers, Wayne (Mary) Edwards of Cedartown and Eugene (Lajean) Edwards of Rockmart; special aunt, Hazel Pope of Hiram; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Memorial services for Mr. Edwards will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd., Suite 280, Kennesaw, GA 30144 in memory of Mr. Edwards. Freeman Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the memorial arrangements for Mr. Jack Ernest Edwards.