James F. Edwards, Jr.
Uniontown
James F. Edwards, Jr., 96, of Uniontown, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Uniontown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born December 19, 1929, in Clarksburg, W.Va., son of the late James F. Edwards, Sr. and Mildred Springer Edwards.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, JoAnn Burton Edwards; and his sister, Nancy Harper and her husband, Robert Bard Harper.
James was a 1947 graduate of Shinnston High School. He served in the United States Air Force. James worked as a mechanical engineer for Rockwell International, now known as Sensus Technologies, for 40 years.
James was a member of Covenant Baptist Church and a former member of Great Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee and a Sunday School Teacher. He delivered Meals on Wheels for 20 years, was a member of the Rockwell Golf League, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Great Bethel Baptist Church Dartball League.
Left to cherish James’ memory are his sons, Michael Edwards (Sherri) of Cabot and Mark Edwards (Karen) of Uniontown; daughter, Jill Delor (Bill) of Uniontown; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, where friends and family will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, followed by a service celebrating James’ life at 3 p.m. with Pastors Mark Edwards and Jesse McGee.
Military rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post #103 of Hopwood.
Donations in memory of James can be made at www.give.wvu.edu to Division of Nephrology or Meals on Wheels.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.