Obituary: James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse

James R. Edwards, Jr.  “loving father and grandfather” 

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---James R. “Baggy” Edwards, Jr., 81, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford. 

Born on Wednesday, November 17, 1943 in New Brighton, he was a son of James R. Sr. and Margaret V. Stoltz Edwards. 

Jim attended Beaver Falls High School.  He was employed for Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in Ambridge, retiring after 20 years of service. 

Jim was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the University of Pittsburgh sports programs. He was a coach for the younger children in the Beaver Falls football program.

 Surviving are two sons, Scott H. Edwards of New Castle and Jimmy J. Edwards of Bulger; a daughter, Michelle L. (Jamie) James of Webster, FL; six grandchildren, Britny, CJ, Timmy, Lauren, Brad and Joshua; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, William J. Edwards of Livonia, Michigan; a sister, Norma Jean (Melvin) Rowley of Ohioville, PA; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by a daughter, Christine Edwards. 

In keeping with Jim’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33216. 

Jim entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. 

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Jim, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.