Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Rev. Jackie Edwards

Jackie Edwards, 77, of Cameron, OK  went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2013  at his home after being recently diagnosed with Mesothelioma.  Jackie was born August 10, 1936 in Cameron, OK to Fred & Jannie (Murray)  Edwards.   Jackie was a loving husband and father  and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.  In the ministry for 50 years, he pastored Bible Way Free Will Baptist Church for 28 years. He was a professional concrete and construction worker and member of /and chaplain for  the local chapter of “Riders for Christ”.  He served as a city councilman and volunteered for the local fire department.  He loved singing, songwriting, farming, ranching, and horseback riding.  He owned/operated Bible Way Family Ranch.  Above all Jackie was a godly man in both word and deed.  He tirelessly shared the gospel with everyone he met.  His encouraging smile and willingness to serve in any capacity will be greatly missed.    He was preceded in death by his parents;  brother, Loyd Edwards; sisters, Edith Vanscoy & Letis Rausch;  grandsons, Joshua Edwards & Greg Butler.

Jackie is survived by his wife, Peggy of the home; sons & daughters in law, Freddie & Trudy Edwards of Cameron, OK, Jonathan & Judy Edwards of Wimberley, TX; daughters & sons in law, Rhoda & Steve Butler of Ft. Worth, TX, Rebekah Edwards of Cameron, OK, Rhonda  & Noble McIntyre of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Jewel Cox of  Cameron, OK; 15 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 11 am, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Pocola Heights Free Will Baptist Church, Pocola, OK with Revs. Gaylon Freeman and  Bill Burgess officiating.
Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.  Pallbearers will be Timothy, Kevin, Eric, Jasper, & Jaxon Edwards, Grant Butler, Jonathan & Stephen Conner.

3 comments:

Tenor Singer said...

We feel so blessed to have known this man and have him as our friend. Looking forward to seeing him again in our Heavenly home. Praying for blessings on all of his family. We will miss him.

Frank and Buena Beller

Unknown said...

My father-in-law was a one of a kind man. He set the example of Jesus Christ to All he came in contact with. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by all as well. He walked with God every moment of his life. He sang constantly, and it was always a testimony about the love and goodness of Jesus Christ. He will be extremely missed.

Anonymous said...

Missing Jackie very much. Have not seen or spoken to his family in quite some time, miss them too.

William Van