A Concrete Legacy tells my story from humble beginnings to patriarch and businessman. It outlines my journey from Pennsylvania to Dubuque, from a life that began with my beautiful bride, Pat, to having five sons to forty-seven family members, all with the same last name, "Edwards." I climbed the ladder in the construction world to become a household name, leaving my fingerprints on several buildings across the USA that are adored with my skillfully crafted Cast Stone. A Concrete Legacy highlights my ups and downs, triumphs and failures, losses and gains; it is my legacy. A true family and business legacy.
Jim
Edwards
Jim sadly passed on October 30, 2023, leaving behind an unmatched and unrivaled legacy. Before his passing, we were going back and forth about a title for his book, but he wanted "legacy" to be the defining word. A legacy takes on many forms, from one's faith, ethics, and core values to one's character, reputation, and the life they lead. Jim's legacy was an amalgamation of overcoming adversity, raising resilient children, excelling as a leader, being a loving and supportive husband, and setting a positive example for others through his actions and words by being a strong figure in his community.
Jim created his legacy by showing up every minute of every day. He created it through his interaction with others and built upon it with every action he took. He was focused on what mattered and the change he wanted to make in this world. He always positively impacted the people who matter the most to him. His family, friends and many others loved him and will miss him greatly.
Faith...Family...Company...Golf