Jerry Alan Edwards

Jerry Alan Edwards, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. He was born on Feb. 11, 1941, in Cassville to Gerald "Ross" Edwards and Sara Davis Edwards.
He spent his early years in the Cassville and Exeter areas before his family relocated to Springfield. He graduated from Parkview High School and went on to attend Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Agricultural Science in 1964.
Following graduation, he worked for Crank's before beginning a successful career with Procter & Gamble. For more than 30 years, he was a respected sales representative whose enthusiasm and dedication earned him the nickname "The Tide Man." After retiring at an early age, he devoted his time to farming and caring for the family farm near Halltown, where he and his wife, Dee Ann, made their home for 45 years. In 2020, they returned to Springfield to be closer to their daughter, Sara, her family, and the conveniences of the city.
As a young man, he spent countless hours alongside his parents and sister Tana working at Lum's DX Service Station on South Campbell Avenue, which his father owned and operated. There, he pumped gas, met travelers making their way along historic Route 66, and learned the value of hard work and community. Family was always at the center of his life, and he shared an especially close bond with his beloved Aunt Judi Edwards Sonderegger.
He and Dee Ann quickly knew they had found their forever loves and were married on Dec. 9, 1961.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Sara Edwards; his in-laws, Joe and Wilma Clark; his brother-in-law, Mike Clark; his best friend and brother-in-law, Howard Pyle; and, most recently, his beloved son, Scott Edwards.
He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 65 years, Dee Ann Edwards; his sister, Tana Pyle; his daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Kevin Wells; his daughter-in-law, Tammy Edwards; and his cherished grandchildren.
Dee Ann will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the home of Sara and Kevin Wells. Inurnment will be at a later date at Rock Prairie Cemetery, Halltown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Catholic Schools Athletic Booster Club.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield.