Jerry was born November 16, 1950 in Peoria, the son of Robert and Nola (Pease) Edwards. He married Christy Swango on October 18, 2014. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2019. Survivors include one son, Dave (Amy) Edwards of Chatham, one daughter, Julie (Cajun) Kleeman, and one step daughter, Michelle (John) Berryman of Morton, one grandson, Isaac Edwards, one brother, John (Nita) Edwards of North Carolina, his mother and father in law, Bill and Shirley Swango of Smithfield, a brother in law, Roger (Rosalie) Swango of Smithfield, and several nieces and nephews.
Jerry was a school teacher with the Astoria School District before retiring at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. He loved teaching and worked in the field of education for over 40 years. He attended the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Baughman Cemetery at rural Smithfield with Pastor Dennis Mumaw officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Astoria School District for a Spanish student scholarship fund. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com
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