Jim Edge (Edward James Edge Jr.), age 72, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.   Edward James Edge Jr. “Jim” “Rambo” was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 1, 1949, to Mary Jane Hogbin and Edward James Edge Sr. Jim was raised by his grandmother, Helen Edge, in Beloit and graduated from Beloit Memorial High School. 

Not long after returning from service, Jim welcomed his first daughter, Farrah. Years later, Jim would meet his eventual wife, Barbara Hadley, at a bible study in Beloit. Through this union Jim welcomed son, Wesley and daughter, Amber to complete his family.

Jim is remembered as an amazing man, hero, and friend to many and will be forever missed. It would be his wish for everyone to live a happy and prosperous life.