A beloved son, brother, husband, father, father-in-law, Pop, uncle, teacher, and coach, Jesse Clifton “Cliff” Edwards Jr. 32°, age 77, of Oakboro, formerly of Kinston, went to his heavenly home on April 13, 2025. Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Edwards’ family. Visitation will be at the Oakboro Community Building/District Park, 423 South Main Street, Friday, April 25, 2025, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. The Celebration and Memorial Service, officiated by Reverand Jonathan Waits, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall located behind the First Baptist Church of Oakboro, 322 N Main St., Oakboro, NC 28129.