Jerry Lee Edwards

January 31, 1950 - August 2, 2015

Jerry Lee Edwards, 65, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 11:07 a.m. Sunday August 2, 2015 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Greenwood, IN. He was born January 31, 1950 in Danville, IL, the son of James and Iona (Cliffton) Edwards. He married Connie Huckleby on June 10, 1986 in Danville, IL. She survives in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by one son, Michael Hutchinson in Kankakee, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry enjoyed watching TV especially westerns, woodworking and traveling. He served for the U.S. Army. He worked in public relations helping homeless veterans. A visitation will be held 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday August 6, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St Hoopeston. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 1:00 P.M. Thursday August 6, 2015 at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, with Pastor Micah Mobley officiating and military rites being accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384 and the Hoopeston VFW Buddy Egnew Post #4826. Memorials may be made to the Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Voluntary Service 1900 E. Main St. Danville, IL 61832 Visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Jerry’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.