Jeffrey W.

Edwards

Jeffrey W. Edwards Sr., born on February 10, 1971, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 53. He was the son of Betty Edwards and the late Thomas "Tom" Alexander.

Jeffrey accepted Christ early at Rossford First Baptist Church, guided by his grandfather, Pastor Clyde Tisdale. His Christian growth and ministerial development took place under the leadership of the current pastor, Pastor F.L. Shears.

Jeffrey graduated from Springfield High School before earning an associate degree from Lourdes College. He joined the Army, served for four years, and was honorably discharged. Jeff was a devoted foster parent for several years. His life journey took him to Fort Worth, TX, where he lived for 20 years and worked as a truck driver. After retiring, he returned to Toledo. Jeffrey loved the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed helping others.

Jeffrey's life was deeply intertwined with the Toledo community, where he was known for his dedication to family and friends. Those who knew him cherish his legacy, and he will be remembered for his contributions to the community.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his Father, Tomas Alexander; his grandparents, Clyde E., and Thelma M. Tisdale; his brother, George Edwards, Jr.; his Sister, Yuvette Marie Edwards; his uncles, Clyde Tisdale, Jr., Charles Tisdale, Carl Tisdale, Delbert Tisdale, and Donald C. Tisdale; and his aunts, Dolline Beard, Mary Ellen Tisdale, and Lena M. Tisdale.

Jeff leaves to cherish his loving memory: his wife, Stephanie Edwards; his son, Jeffrey W. Edwards, II (Tiffany), San Antonio, TX; and his Daughters, Jashontae Edwards-Stephens, Marietta, GA, and Amari Edwards of Toledo, Ohio. His mother, Betty Edwards, Toledo, OH. His grandsons are Reginald J. Stephens and Kameron Edwards, Marietta, GA. His brothers Tyrone C. Edwards and Michael Edwards, Toledo, OH. His sisters, Lisa Edwards-Crawford, Toledo, OH, and Angela Edwards, Phoenix, AZ. He leaves nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.