Jordan Ray Edwards' Obituary
Jordan Ray Edwards was born in Richardson, TX on April 6, 1989. He attended Yale Elementary, Apollo Jr. High and graduated from Berkner H.S. in Richardson in 2008.Jordan was a gifted athlete. He golfed and played baseball and football from a very young age. He made some of his best friends on courses, courts and fields. Once you became close friends with Jordan, you remained so from then on out, no matter the directions your lives went.Jordan was a quick study in data networking and telecom technologies, having worked alongside his father and brothers. He expanded his expertise with advanced certifications and education.He was passionate about playing fantasy football, working on cars and mastering technology projects around the home, as well as golf, movies and just being around his loved ones, whom he held dear.His loyalty to loved ones was fierce. Jordan adored his friends and family, and his sensitivity and deep level of care were his gifts as well as his pains.Jordan is survived by his daughter Macie Rae, her mother Jessica Davis, and his special girl Jamie Taylor Davis, who all stole his heart without question; also, his parents Linda Himenes and Brian Edwards, sister Paige Edwards and brothers Brett and Blake Edwards; always available to him, his loving extended siblings Mike B. and Julie J.; his aunts Gail Lepish, Linda Davis, Judy Hunter, Jan Jenkins, Kathy Himenes, Carol Karwat-Himenes and, of course, his special aunts Rebecca, Cristi, Cari, Kit, Wana, and Rebecca; his uncles Jesse Jenkins, David and Bill Himenes, and Big John; and last but not least, his loyal canine companion, a German Shepherd named Athena, who will forever wag her tail at the memory of her best friend.Jordan was preceded in death by his grandparents Ray and LaVance Hunter, Wesley Edwards, Ruth and Frank Himenes, uncles Mike Hunter and John Lepish, and Aunt Mary Ann Himenes. Although some he never met, we are comforted knowing they will be together in heaven.Jordan has nieces, nephews and cousins in California, Texas and Florida with whom he loved spending time, fishing, playing, and talking about life. He was idolized by the youngsters in California.You left this earth too soon, Jordan Ray, but you will live on in our hearts and prayers forever.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a fund for Macie Ray’s future needs, well-being and education. Memorial Service will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Restland Wildwood Chapel.
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