Jimmy Richard Edwards

Jimmy Richard Edwards, 77, of Gladstone, passed away April 26, 2018, at NorthCare Hospice House with family at his side. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Jim's life at 6:00 pm, on Monday, April 30, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Tee of Greater KC or to NorthCare Hospice House.

Jim was born February 13, 1941, in Joplin, MO, the fifth of six children of Elbert and Irene (Bond) Edwards. Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by sisters, Verda Gough and Donna Rudolph, and brother, Jerry Edwards.  Jim graduated from Joplin High School and received his Associate's degree from Longview Community College. He worked as an Automation Coordinator for the Federal Reserve Bank of KC for 31 years, retiring in 2001.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Carolyn (Creamer) Edwards; children, Kelly Chapin (Bryan), Amy Leavitt (Jeff), Bryan Beatty (Courtney) and Michael Beatty; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; brothers, Charles and Michael Edwards; as well many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel

Visitation: 5:00~6:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel