Jimmy Bryan Edwards

Jimmy Bryan Edwards Jr., 52, of Lafayette and formerly of both New Castle and Cambridge City passed away December 28, 2012 unexpectedly due to causes related to an early morning fire at his residence which also claimed the life of his dog, Ozzy. He was born July 28th, 1960 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Jimmy B. Edwards Sr. and the mother he adored, Effie Charlene (Rains) Edwards, who survives and resides in New Castle.

Jimmy was an avid fan of the Indianapolis colts and enjoyed all genres of music with rock being his favorite. He loved his children, animals, and loved to laugh. Jimmy was one to lend a hand to anyone in need. In 2006, Jimmy was the Father of the Year recipient.

Jimmy created a persona or alter ego known as Velvet Jones. This was strictly for entertainment and to amuse his friends. People would come up to Jimmy and share the exploits of Velvet not realizing they were actually speaking to the one and only himself. Jimmy gained a lot of amusement from this.

He is loved and will be missed by his large family and his extended family in the Lafayette area.

In addition to his mother, Jimmy is survived by three children: Tanner Mullins of Lafayette; his daughter and mother of his much beloved grandsons: Erin (husband: Brad) Plunkett Gibbs of West Lafayette; and Kyle Plunkett of WI; his brother: Mark (wife: Tina) Edwards of New Castle and four sisters: Kathy Edwards of New Castle; Barbara (husband: JR) Lewis of Mooreland; Lola Alley of Straughn; and Mary Edwards of New Castle; brother-in-law: Raymond Lowery of New Castle; Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friend and roommate for several years: James “Noodle” Taylor of Lafayette; second mother: Phyllis Shoalt of Lafayette.

In addition to his father, Jimmy is preceded in death by his sister: Cheryl Lowery; brother-in-law: Terry Alley; and niece: Jamie Marie Edwards.

A time of sharing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. The family would like to encourage friends to come and share a memory of Jimmy at this time. Friends may also call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be given to the Help the Animals Inc., 2101 West Main Street Richmond, Indiana 47374, with envelopes available at the funeral home. There will also be services provided for Jimmy at Soller-Baker Funeral Home in Lafayette which are still pending at this time. Online condolences may be expressed or a memory of Jimmy shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .