Joe Emmett Edwards, Sr.

Mr. Joe Emmett Edwards, 85, of Leesburg, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Willson Hospice House, in Albany.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Joseph W. Jones will officiate with interment to follow in the Leesburg Cemetery.

Born on June 3, 1940, in Colquitt County, Mr. Edwards was the son of the late Joe E. Edwards and Amanda Mae Williams Edwards. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, grilling, gardening, and spending time with his beloved family. He worked for Keenan Auto Parts and Car Quest for many years. He was of the Baptist faith and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Carolyn Edwards of Leesburg; children, Joe Edwards, Jr. of Leesburg, and Haley Styck and Ronnie of Lee County; 3 grandchildren, Joe Edwards, III., Christian Styck, and Talli Styck; 2 great-grandchildren, Joseph Edwards and Jace; and his siblings, Shirley Thomas, Joyce and Ronnie Hooks, Karen Smith, and Michael Edwards. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Sara Ann Reed and Ronald Edwards.

Condolences and memories may be shared on the website of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home at www.josephwjones.com.

Jospeh W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been entrusted with the care of the Edwards family.

Jospeh W. Jones Funeral Home

375 US Highway 19 S.

Leesburg, GA 31763

229/814-1415