James F. Edwards
American businessman and philanthropist
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James F. Edwards (May 5, 1910 – December 7, 1991) was an American businessman and philanthropist.
James F. Edwards | |
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| Born | May 5, 1910 |
| Died | December 7, 1991 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | CEO of Namaco |
| Spouse | Joan C. Edwards |
Career
Edwards was the CEO of Namaco Industries, which operated the National Mattress Company.[1] Other business ventures included Key Centurion Bancshares, Inc. and The Ogden Corporation. Civic endeavors extended to the Huntington Museum of Art.[2]
Philanthropy
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards' support of Marshall University, the playing surface of their football stadium was named James F. Edwards Field in 1993. In 2003, the stadium itself was renamed Joan C. Edwards Stadium.[3]
Other namesakes include:
- James F. Edwards Institute for Cancer Treatment
- Jomie Center for Jazz Studies
Personal life
Edwards met Joan C. Edwards while she was singing at Pittsburgh's William Penn Hotel, whom he married in 1937.[4]
