In Remembrance Of
Jess Alan Edwards
Jess Alan Edwards, 96, of Smithville, MO passed away, July 26, 2022.
He was born on October 1, 1925 to Clarence and Mary (Cockriel) Edwards in Platte County, MO. Jess graduated from Smithville High School.
On November 11, 1945 he was united in marriage to Martha Howard. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they farmed and made their home. His wife, Martha, passed away, March 18, 2020. Jess farmed from the time he was a young man with his grandfather and his sons for awhile and then retired at 80. First with horses and then tractors.
Jess was a member of the Little Platte Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church in Smithville where he was a Deacon and the Treasurer. He served on the Board at the Bank of Edgerton/US Bank and the United Coop for many years. Jess enjoyed tractor pulling, motorcycle riding, traveling to the mountains, but enjoyed farming most of all.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Myrta Edwards, his parents, Clarence and Mary Edwards; and his sons, William “Billy” Edwards and David Edwards.
Jess is survived by his son, Leslie (Barbara) Edwards; grandchildren, Tanya (Shane) Faherty, Aaron Edwards, Rick Edwards, Jennifer (Brad) Wade, Jessica (Jerad) Foster, Jon (Evie) Edwards and Joe Edwards; great-grandchildren, Seth Faherty, Hannah (Taylor) Duncan, Jessie Edwards, Mirah and Pierce Wade, Lincoln and Nora Foster, Noah and Margaret Edwards; great-great-granddaughter, Evelyn Duncan; sisters-in-law, Patty (Gus) Baker and Marilyn (Ernest) Mosby; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 29th at the First Baptist Church in Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Ridgely Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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11 comments
Grant Sportsman
Our sincere condolences to the family. Janis and I were blessed to know Jess and Martha through their relationship with my parents and my friendship with Billy. Weldon and Helen enjoy a lifetime of friendship with them and many adventures filled with laughter, giggles and home cooked meals. They made this world a much better place. God Bless.
Hila Foster
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jess Alan, he was a very dear friend of my
husband and me. I am sorry I can’t come to the services, but my prayers are with
the whole family for peace and comfort. God Bless each of you.
John C. Anderson
I knew the Edwards Family since about 1961, Leslie & David were my mentors of sorts. We (Clifton Anderson, Gertrude, and me) lived right across the road from them. Jesse Alan left quite an impression on our Family needless to say. I only recently joined Smithville Historic Society, and have become obsessed by our History, learned a couple months back that Billy, David, and Martha had passed and that Jesse Alan was in a nursing home @ Platte City I was told.. Wanted to see and visit him ( and talk with Leslie) but didn’t get it accomplished. I’m going to try to attend the service…
mary shackelford
So very sorry for your loss.
Van Alan Heady
So sorry for his passing. Found out to late for funeral. We were cousins. I remember him from when I was 10 years old, I am now 87. So sorry for your loss.
Shauna Martinez
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Father, father-in -law & Grandpa! He was such a wonderful husband to Martha and highly regarded in our community of Smithville! We pray for comfort & peace to all of his family during this difficult time! Love, Shauna & Tony Martinez
Tammy D. Witt
Be at Peace Jess Alan and Dance among the Stars.
JANICE E Hopson
I am so sorry to hear this untimely news… I’ve known JessAllen, for many many years. He was a (gentle Ben type person). I know he will be dearly missed… Jess Allen was a fantastic gentleman… My condolences to the family. Janice Elaine Stottlemyre Hopson
Jerry Middleton
Always enjoyed talking to Jess Alan. Some great memories with the Edwards family over the years. I will be out of town Friday, or I would be at the service. God Bless all of you.
Jeanne Schroeder Epperson
Leslie Barbara and kids… I am so sorry to read about the loss of your dad. He was a great man and he loved and lived life to the fullest. I don’t remember seeing him without his smile. May he Rest In Peace— but since he is now rejoined with David and Billy I’m not sure how peaceful, but definitely joyous. Bless all the families he has left, and Leslie you have a big job to fill. Love all and please accept my heartfelt sympathies.
Ronnie Bruce
I am sorry for your loss. He and his family farmed a lot of ground back in the day. One of the first farmers to have Steiger tractors in our area. Prayers for the family.