Jerry Don Edwards was born August 18, 1953 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Robert Leslie and Dorothy Kiser Edwards.
He was united in marriage to Burnette Singleton on June 5, 1977.
Jerry Don worked for many years in commercial constrruction as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and watching the TN Titans.
Mr. Edwards departed this life on September 20, 2022 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 69 Years, 1 Month, 2 Days. He is survived by his wife Burnette Edwards of Bethel Springs, TN; his children, Jerry Shane Edwards Martin and wife Michelle of Morehead, KY, Jeromy Edwards and wife Giovanna of Jackson, TN, Shannon Renee Edwards and companion Jody Mankey of Bethel Springs, TN, Gary Ross Edwards of Hornsby, TN, and Brandon Lee Edwards of Bethel Springs, TN; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Howell and husband William of Selmer, TN, Shirley Derryberry of Selmer, TN, Tammy (Edwards) Mayer of Jackson, TN; brothers, Jeff Edwards and wife Judy of Selmer, TN, William Leslie Edwards and wife Amanda of Marietta, MS; brother-in-law, Zeke Singleton of Bethel Springs, TN; sister-in-law, Brenda Parchman and husband Terry of Hornsby, TN and sister-in-law, Christie Edwards; a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by three brothers, Ross Lee, Robert, and Steven Edwards.