James Dallas Edwards III, age 82, of Harriman, passed away June 3, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center. James graduated from Harriman High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. He entered the United States Navy and graduated from Officer Candidate School as an Ensign where he was active for 5 years then served 25 years in the Navy Reserve and retired as Captain. He worked for Alcoa, Sound Design, Thermwood, Inc., served as President of Spencer Industries and worked as a consultant with Edwards and Associates. James served on the Board of the Indianapolis, Indiana Board of Education and was one of the founders of Lincolnland Development Corporation. He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Diane Fultz Edwards; sister-in-law: Sandra Fultz Allinger; nephews: Bradley W. Everett and Brian A. Everett; and great nephews and nieces: Ben, Ellen, Naomi, Jack, and Eva Everett. The family will receive friends at the Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman from 2 until 3 p.m. eastern. A graveside service will follow in Roane Memorial Gardens Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. eastern.