John S. “Jack” Edwards, age 88, of Myrtle Beach, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026.

Jack was born November 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Harry T. and Margaret Coffman Edwards.  He graduated in 1955 from Camden Catholic High School in Collingswood, NJ and retired as a CLU with Transamerica Life Insurance Company.  Jack was a Duncan Yoyo Champion, he had his Captains License and enjoyed many decades of sailing his boat, Outrageous, in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.  He liked to fly kites, was a runner, listening to female jazz singers, was a voracious reader, and he enjoyed tennis, and he liked college sports.  Mr. Edwards was predeceased by his wife, Annabelle M. Edwards, his daughter, Sharon Elaine Edwards, and a daughter-in-law, Josephine A. Edwards.

Surviving are his partner, Julie J. Shepler, and one son, Steven Edwards.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at New St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, New Jersey.

Memorials may be sent to the Rowan University Foundation, Sharon Edwards Scholarship,  201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 or online at give.rowan.edu/EdwardsScholarship

The family is eternally grateful for the exceptional dedication provided by the hospice team at Caris Healthcare; Anna, Cissy, Dana, Nathan, Ashley, Kasey, John, Callie and Jim. 

Cremation Services Direct (843-651-1194) is assisting the family with arrangements.