Edwards, Raymond James, 64, of Schenectady, NY, formerly of Egg Harbor Twp, passed away on January 3, 2014. Born on January 12, 1949 to the late Johnnie Edwards and Odessa Harvey Edwards. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Fleming Edwards; his sister, Catherine; his one brother, Johnnie Edwards; and daughter, Donna-Jean Edwards.
Raymond was born in the Bronx, New York where he attended elementary school. Raymond later moved to New Jersey, and went to Atlantic County Vo Tech to further his education were he received his GED and his electrician certificate.
Raymond was a chef and an electrician. He also worked with his loving wife, Eleanor Fleming, selling newspapers for many years. After the passing of his wife, he moved to Schenectady, NY, with his daughter and son in-law, Sharhonda and Tahir. Raymond was affectionately known as Rocky, and to the kids, Poppy. He had a great sense of humor and was an outstanding gentleman, and whoever he met he left a great impression on them.
Raymond leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Gloria Edwards; his sons, Raymond J. Edwards, Jr., and Keith J. Edwards; his son in-law, Tahir Muhammad; his daughters, Althia Bolen Edwards, Sharhonda Fleming Muhammad, Celestine Edwards, and Keisha Edwards; his daughter in-law, Nika Edwards; 22 Grandchildren: Cheyenne, Jadah, Emani, Tai, Azariah, Tahirri, Malakhi, Takeo, Teo, Harvy, Taraji, Anthony, Alyce, Andrew, Ivory, Raymond III, Tahliyah, Promise, Nienia, Myah, and Kearrah; three great-grandchildren: Brianna, Elijah and Aden; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 10 am to 11 am, on Friday, January 10, 2014, at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, in Northfield. A service will follow at 11 am. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, in Egg Harbor Twp.