Jesse Frank Edwards, Sr. (PawPaw) passed away peacefully in Ripley, Tennessee on December 26th, 2022 at age 79. He was born at home in Durhamville, Tennessee on November 7th, 1943. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Linda Meade Edwards. His children, Jesse (Lisa) Frank Edwards, Jr. and Karen (David) Edwards Gilmore. His grandchildren, Chelsea Edwards, Hailee (Micheal) Meals, Emily (Daniel) Thompson, and Hanna Gilmore, along with his three great grandchildren, John Jesse, James Micheal, and Jack Noah Meals. His siblings, Linda Craig, Gene Edwards, Samuel (Bo) Edwards, and Johnny Edwards.
Jesse was an entrepreneur, owning his own successful construction business for over 40 years. He also served as Lauderdale County Commissioner for District 6 from 2006 until 2022. He was passionate about fishing and traveling, and even served multiple terms as President of Open Lake Sporting Club.
There will be private memorial service on Thursday, Dec 29th, 2022 at Grace Baptist Church in Ripley, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Uptown Cats, Michael J Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, or the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association.
