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Obituary For John Edmonds, Sr.

Celebration of Life for MR. JOHN JAMES EDMONDS, SR

VIEWING: Friday, January 3, 2020 Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

SERVICE: Saturday, January 4, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM at New RZUA Headquarters & Conference Center, 2504 Rocky Branch Road, LaCrosse, VA 23950 Rev. Tori Coleman, Presiding Rev. Claveron Burston, Jr., Eulogist

INTERMENT: West View-East Cemetery, Halifax Street, South Hill, VA

Mr. John James Edmonds, Sr., son of the late Pauline Johnson Edmonds and the late Frank Edmonds, was born March 1, 1943 in Lunenburg County, VA and departed this life suddenly December 27, 2019 in VCU-Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, VA.

At an early age he was baptized at Little Mount Baptist Church, Blackstone, VA. He was a graduated of Lunenburg County Public Schools.

On October 3, 1964 he was married to Ethel Mae Sturdivant and to this union two children were born.

They moved to Washington, DC where he was employed by Peoples Drug Store for many years. After a while they moved to Baltimore, MD where he was employed by Davidson Trucking Company. John left there and began working for the City of Baltimore by driving the city bus until his retirement.

John was a member of Southern Baptist Church where he was an Usher, sang with the Male Chorus, and drove the church bus for the Senior Citizens. He loved his church and worked in any capacity that was needed. In 2017 they moved back to Virginia and he attended Temple Gate RZUA Church.

In his spare time John enjoyed driving and gardening. His favorite sayings were: “All Is Well,” “It is what it is,” and “Holding On.”

John leaves to mourn his devoted wife, Ethel Mae Sturdivant Edmonds of the home; two children- Tynette Edmonds (Lamont), Philadelphia, PA and John Edmonds, Jr. (Tonya), Baltimore, MD; three grandchildren- John III, Jonnae A. Edmonds, and Tyree Royster: one great-grandchild- Jhene Edmonds; one brother- Russell (Lily) Edmonds, Washington, DC; one sister- Mary Ann Burston, Baltimore, MD; five In-Laws: Annette Avery, Hopewell, VA; Deborah (Glenn) Chavis, Boydton, VA; Jocelyn S. Jiggetts, Ellis Sturdivant (Jackie), Mallory Andre (Shantell) Sturdivant, all of South Hill, VA; devoted friends- David Higgs and Wendell Gary and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Guest Book

So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Love. Betty Sue N Spencer

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I have such fond memories of my cousin John. He would visit us in NY and we’d all go sightseeing.Family reunions,and other opportunities for everyone to gather were special.He had a good sense of humor and a nice smile.John loved his family, his friends,and loved serving the Lord in many ways especially driving for his seniors. What a faithful and kind example.He will be missed.My sincere condolences and prayers are with the family.Annette

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My deepest condolences to the entire family. John was a classmate of LHS and we were all delighted he have seen him at our last reunion. What a joyous reunion and a smile I can even now picture. I pray that God will comfort you now and days to come. Jeanette Hicks Hales

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time; may God comfort you in His word. I remember John being a kind and gentle person. Dorothy (Dottie) Robinson Classmate

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Previous message from Claudia Ellis-Tisdale

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John was in my class very nice person. Didn’t see him much over the years just at some class reunions. He was always so quiet, I’m sure he will be missed. My condolences to the family.

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