John Edwards, Jr

John R. Edwards Jr. affectionately known as “Woody” age 69 of Whitehall, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2019 at the Zusman Hospice, Wexner Village.

John was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of West High School. John was retired from The Columbus Steel Drum Company.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John R. Edwards Sr. and Pauline A. Edwards, his loving companion of 33 years, Terry L. Wade, stepbrother, Dwayne, and stepsister Ranae.

John is survived by his Stepmother, Remona Edwards, daughter, Brittany Smith, son, Richard Edwards, his siblings, Paulette Duffey, Brenda Walker, Dwight Edwards, Regina Edwards, Susan (Carl Sr) Cousar, Larry (Edith) Binford, Charles (Patricia) Lemaster, Roxanne (Michael) Schaney, grandchildren, Da’Vhantis and Kha’Z Simon, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Friday, June 7, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.