Montpelier, Vermont – John Earl "Jade" Edwards, Jr.

John Earl "Jade" Edwards, Jr., 55, died suddenly February 12, 2024, at his home in Montpelier, Vermont. He was born January 25, 1969, in Pratt, Kansas, the son of John Earl Edwards Sr. and Connie Lee (Hacker) Edwards.

John lived in Nebraska as a child, attending school in St. John and Macksville, KS 1979-1985, then moved to Oregon. He later lived in Missouri for a time, then moved to Vermont. He married Carrie Jungclaus in August of 1996, in Missouri. They divorced after 13 years. He worked at various jobs including chemical biological specialist in the National Guard, welding, massage therapy, and survivalist consultant.

John is survived by his mother Connie Edwards of St. John, KS; a sister, Sally Edwards of South Hutchinson, KS; a brother, Ben Edwards of Lawrence, KS; other siblings, Michael and Joseph Hathaway both of St. John, KS; J.T., Valerie, and Sonya all of Nebraska, Scott of Kansas, and George; four nieces, Dana, Kristi, Alyssa, and Josephine; one nephew, Lucas; one great-niece, Aela; dear friends, Sharon Lassiter of Montpelier, and her son Nate of Wilmington, NY; and his beloved Maine Coon cat, Jasper.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2012; his grandparents, Orris C. & Lela Mae Brown, Jack Hacker, and Sibyl Irene (Smith) Hacker; foster mother, Jane (Smith) Hathaway; and stepmother, Cynthia Edwards.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2nd at Minnis Chapel in St. John, KS with Reverend Ray Davidson officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Guare and Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier, Vermont. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.