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James Albert Edwards, Sr.

d. September 11, 2009

Obituary: James Albert Edwards, Sr. "Little Colonial", 84, of 488 Woodend Dr. S.E., Concord died at Five Oaks Manor in Concord on Friday, September 11, 2009 after a serious illness of 2 days. He was born in Alamance Co., NC on March 11, 1925, the son of the late Johnny Early Edwards and the late Ettie Gay Cates. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Laura T. Edwards who died on July 5, 2004 and a granddaughter, Christina Marie Edwards. "Little Colonial", as he was affectionately know, was a retired Truck Driver with Associated Transport and a member of Teamsters Union local 391. He is survived by two sons: James A. "Jay" Edwards, Jr. of Snow Camp, NC & Johnny Early Edwards of Graham, NC. Also by three daughters: Jane E. Honeycutt of Concord, Rebecca "Becky" Rollins of Rockwell, NC and Loretta Joy Dowd of Burlington, NC. Also by 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He also has a brother, George Edwards of Burlington, NC. A Memorial Service will take place at 4p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jimmy Britt. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to: Make a Wish Foundation 3550 North Central Ave. Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127 or to the charity of ones choice. Online condolences may be left at: www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: After memorial service, Sunday, September 13, 2009, at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel

Service: Memorial service, 4:00 pm, Sunday, September 13, 2009, Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park
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