Knox Co., TX - Obituaries - J.E. Edwards *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** The Abilene Reporter News Abilene, Taylor County, Texas Friday, January 14, 1944 MUNDAY, Jan. 13 J.E. Edwards, 73, well known pioneer of this section died suddenly at his home at Bandera Sunday, was buried in the Johnson cemetery after funeral services were held at the First Baptist church Tuesday. Rev. R.V. Sarrells of Abilene conducted the services, assisted by Rev. W.H. Albertson of Munday. Mr. Edwards was born in MIssissippi 12 June 1870. He resided in Knox County for about 30 years, moving to Bandera about four years ago. For many years, Mr. Edwards was engaged in farming although he retired several years ago. Active in the Farmers Union in this section, he served as secretary-treasurer of the state organization for 18 years, giving up this position a short time before leaving this county. He also served as secretary of the Munday local for several years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Sparks Edwards of Bandera; 8 children: A.B. Edwards of San Antonio; Mrs. Ernest King of Levelland; Mrs. Lela Sueleke of San Antonio; Mrs. T.R. Strange of Corpus Christi; Fayette Edwards of San Antonio; Mrs. Ted Carter of Dallas; O.C. Edwards, in the Army overseas and Plummer Edwards of Abilene; 2 step-children - Mrs. Zefferene Berry of Halliday and Mrs. Sarah Franch Mankins; half-sister; 17 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: John Burns, Wallace Reid, Lee Haynes, Worth Gafford, Bob Speck of Rochester, W.R. Moore. Honorary pallbearers: A.M. Reeves, J.F. Hunges of Rochester, Emmett Partride, J.L. McConkey of Byers, A.L. Baker of Rockdale.