James Calvin Edwards

James C. Edwards Manassas, VA September 8th, 1938 – July 31st, 2025 James Edwards, lovingly known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully at Prince William Medical Center with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Elizabeth Owens (Edwards), step-father Mason “Pete” Owens, and his grandson, James Scott Edwards. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Joan G. Edwards (Gregg), three children: James Dwayne Edwards (wife M. Kate), Debbie Hedden (husband Thomas) and Anissa Crump, four grandchildren: Kaitlin Edwards, Tiffany Purks (husband Tyler), Lyndsay Almarode (husband Nathan) and Renee Crumpsmith (husband Gabriel), 3 great-grandchildren: Colson Almarode, Ellie Purks, and Camdyn Almarode, siblings: Sharon, Donny, John, Ricky, and Dora, and many other family members and friends. Jimmy was born in Rectortown and grew up in Ashburn on his grandfather’s, John Edwards, dairy farm. He graduated from Loudoun County High School in 1957. He then joined the National Guard and served his country from September 1957 through April 1977. During that time, he worked under the Air Defense Program as a Radar Operator, Launcher Panel Operator, Medical Technician, and a Guided Missile Mechanical Technician. On July 28, 1974, Jimmy joined the David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center (Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center) as a Test Operations Mechanic. He was promoted in 1977 to Research Laboratory Test Mechanic. In 1990, he was promoted again to Mechanical Engineering Technician. Jimmy retired from the David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center in 1995 with a long list of achievements and awards next to his name, but his greatest roles were husband, father, Pop-Pop, and Great Pop-Pop. His retirement was filled with fishing and hunting, spending time with family, being in his garden, watching sports on tv, and reading a newspaper front to back. Jimmy spent many years faithfully serving his church, Manassas Assembly of God (Chapel Springs), as an Usher and Sunday School Teacher. He was extremely devoted to his family and provided for his loved ones at every opportunity. He was an active member of his community and helped those in need. Flowers are welcomed by the family or if you so wish to donate to the Prince William County Fire Department in Jimmy’s honor.

James Calvin Edwards

September 8, 1938 - July 31, 2025