DODGE CITY – Gerald C. "Jake" Edwards, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born on September 21,1941 in ­­­­­Dodge City, Kansas the son of Harry "Chappy" and Gertrude (Speirs) Edwards.  He was a Dodge City resident for the past 27 years. He worked for AT&SF railroad. He was member of the Honda Racing team and Veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Emporia State and raced both motorcycles and cars. He also enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles.

Survivors include, son, Danny and wife, Rita Hawkins; daughter, Metissa "Missy" Avelluto; grandson, Massimo Avelluto and sister, Chalene Page.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and uncle, Theron "T.D." Edwards.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00am at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Danny Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. Visitation will be Friday, January 6 from noon to 6:00pm with family present 4:00 – 6:00pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Trump Save American JFC to support Trump in the 2024 Presidential Campaign (we all know how much Jake supported Trump!) in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.