About James F. Edwards
Lived 1910 – 1991 (aged 81). James F. Edwards was an American businessperson.
James F. Edwards (May 5, 1910 – December 7, 1991) was an American businessman and philanthropist.
Career Edwards was the CEO of Namaco Industries, which operated the National Mattress Company. Other business ventures included Key Centurion Bancshares, Inc. and The Ogden Corporation. Civic endeavors extended to the Huntington Museum of Art.
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.
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Who was James F. Edwards?
American businessman and philanthropist
When was James F. Edwards born?
James F. Edwards was born on 5 May 1910.
When did James F. Edwards die?
James F. Edwards died on 7 December 1991.
What was James F. Edwards's occupation?
James F. Edwards was a businessperson.
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James F. Edwards was American.
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