Jewell "Son" Edens, 85, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Joe Torres with Home Hospice, officiating.He was born on December 30, 1922, in Howard County, Texas and married Mary Lou Weaver on May 31, 1947 in Big Spring, Texas.Mr. Edens served in the United States Navy during World War II. He had worked as a contractor for 50 years, then as a pumper for CRMWD for seven years, retiring in 1985.Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Edens of Big Spring; two daughters, Beverly Thompson of Coahoma and Rhonda Robertson of Big Spring; one son & daughter-in-law, Dandy and Laura Edens of Big Springs; one brother, Bobby Joe Edens of Big Spring; three sisters, Marie Dennis of Cuopland, Louise Tatum of Ft. Worth and Patsy Wallace of Humble; 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and three sisters. The family suggests memorials to the donors favorite charity.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,