Paul Ronald Edwards Sr

April 7, 2021

Paul Ronald Edwards, Sr. passed away April 7, 2021 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1958. He was a member of Cason Lane Church of Christ. Paul worked 38 years for TDOT; served 10 years in the Tennessee National Guard and served in the Rutherford County Rescue Squad for many years as an EMT. He loved life and enjoyed helping people. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Nat “Bill” Edwards and Mary Barrett Edwards and brothers, Jack, Dan and Joe Edwards. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth Murchison Edwards; son, Ronnie (Debbie) Edwards, Jr.; daughters, Nerissa (Joe) Edwards Tenpenny and Christy (Bob) Edwards Tracy; six grandchildren, Adam Tenpenny, Eric Edwards, Beth (Jonathan) Henry, Heather (Otto) Bankston, Abbi (Brandon) Thomson, Rachel (Will) Harrub; 10 great-grandchildren, Julee, Savannah, Autumn, Madilyn, Eleanor, Emma, Luke, Brooklyn, Kinley Jo and Danica; brother, Steve (Martha) Edwards and sister-in-law, Carolyn Edwards. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home. Chapel service will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Jennings and Ayers with Allen Yeager and Will Harrub officiating. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, April 12, 2021 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation, 820 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422 Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.