Jimmy Edwards Obituary (1958 - 2019)

Jimmy Edwards, 60 of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11am at the McLean Christian Church, McLean, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10-11am on Saturday at the church. Per Jimmy's request cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the family. Beck Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Jimmy was born on October 12, 1958 in Lincoln, Illinois to Roscoe Dale and Barbara Ellen (Deatrick) Edwards. He is survived by his brother, Johnny Edwards, McLean; a niece, Elizabeth Edwards, Lincoln, and his good friends, Todd Gann, Moline, IL, and Kathy Butler, Bloomington. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jimmy graduated from Olympia High School class of 1976. He worked for the US Postal Service at the Eagle Station in Bloomington retiring after 25 years. Jimmy had 2 passions, movies and trains. He would attend the Noir City Film Festival in Chicago every year along with the Ebertfest held in Champaign, IL, and was a member of the GM&O train historical society. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his family and friends.