James Berkley Edwards, son of James B. (1887-1952) and Maude (Veeder) (1892-1974) Edwards, was born 17 July 1923 Michigan. Berkley, as he was called in high school, graduated in 1941 from Okemos High School. He entered the US Army 29 January 1943 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal January 1946 from Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
Berkley married Betty Lour Damrell 26 December 1947 in Lansing, Ingham County. He attended and graduated from Michigan State College in 1949.
Betty, born 23 February 1930, died 16 December 2010 Michigan. Berkley, using the formal name of James B. Edwards, died 27 August 2013.