James R. Edwards
- Born in Jay, Fl.
- Graduated from Chumuckla High School, Jay, Fl. 1950
- Graduated from University of Florida 1961
- Taught at Webster High School, Webster, Fl. 1954-1955
- Taught at Wildwood High School, Wildwood, Fl. 1957-1965
- Elementary School Principal Sumter County 1965-1974
- Director of Administration Sumter County 1974-1987
- School Board Member Sumter County 1987-1993
- US Army 1st Lt.