Thomas Guy Edwards Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Thomas Guy Edwards

Thomas Guy Edwards, of Richmond, departed this life on December 15, 2022. He was born in Berryville, Virginia on March 5, 1937 to Kathleen Watkins Banks Edwards and Morgan Julius Edwards, Jr. of Millwood and Kilmarnock, Virginia, respectively. He was the third child born of that union and was affectionately called “Tommy Guy”. After several years, the family moved to Petersburg, Virginia where his father worked as an Extension Agent for Chesterfield County, Virginia, and his mother worked on the campus of Virginia State University. They were devoted members of Gillfield Baptist Church where he maintained his membership throughout his life. Tommy attended Peabody High School, where he excelled in basketball, playing on the school team and continued to play on the team at Hampton Institute (now University). During the summer of 1955, he met the love of his life, Connie Weldon, at Virginia State College (now University). They were married the following year and, of this union, their daughter, Lisa, was born. Tommy enjoyed his employment at the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority where he served for 33 years, from 1961-1994. He retired as the Director of Operations for the agency. Tommy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Connie; parents and sister, Gwendolyn Edwards Allen; mother-in-law, Viola Reed Weldon Jones; brother-in-law, William Weldon; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gloria and Bruce Greene. Surviving are his devoted daughter, Lisa Edwards Burrs (Stacy); loving brother, Morgan J. Edwards (Evelyn); three adoring grandchildren, Guy Cousins (Tiasha), Naima and Morgan Burrs; two great-grandchildren, Zendé and Zaida Cousins; sister-in-law Odessa Smith (Fred); brother-in-law, Harry Weldon (Joan), sister-in-law, Dorothy Weldon; “second” brother and Godfather to Lisa, A. Hugo Word (Doris); eleven nieces and nephews and a host of beloved relatives and friends. A memorial service will take place at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel on January 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Save the Peabody High School Campus (the oldest Black high school in the United States), c/o the Peabody High School National Alumni Association, P.O. Box 972, Petersburg, Virginia, 23804-0972 or the Petersburg Symphony, 19 Goodrich Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, 23803 (or online at www.petersburgsymphony.org) in memory of Thomas Guy Edwards. The Connecting Links Ceremony by The Commonwealth (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will be held at 10:15 a.m. followed by a musical prelude by the James River Brass at 10:30 a.m. Live streaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. video: https://vimeo.com/787914638

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Linwood Cousins sent Golden Days Basket for Thomas Guy Edwards - December 18, 2022

Lisa and family, Our deep, heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Tommy Edwards. He will be sorely missed but our fondest memories of him will live on. Linwood Cousins, Sr and family.

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Guy and Family, Sending you prayers and our deepest condolences during this time. May Peace be with you and your family; sending love from the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition family.

My Deepest & Sincere Condolences to the Edwards Family on the Loss of your father "Thomas "Tommy Guy" Edwards.
I have known Tommy Guy since 1978 when I joined Club Dejouir Incorporated and your mother, Connie introduced her Dique husband Tommy Guy to me. They were my dear and Loving Friends from the Richmond Chapter ever since.
Lisa, your father, Tommy Guy, was always dedicated and supportive as a Dique. He served with such Grace and Charm and was so much Fun to be around. I would always await the arrival of all my Friends, Dejouirs and Diques, from Richmond Chapter at all Conclaves.
I watch the Streaming Service from my medical appointment and apologize for my lack of presence.
He will be sorely missed and remembered with many food memories. I Pray that the Memory of his beautiful soul help you find strength, know Peace and Comfort!
Sisterly with Love, Dejouir Phyllis Winston Holloway 💛 CDI - Philadelphia Chapter

Dearest Lisa, Guy, Naima, Morgan and family, We are sending all our love and prayers today. We wish you comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time and season. May God bless you with peace above all understanding. You are are such a beautiful legacy to both your mom and dad. With much love, Carol, Leslie & Aryssa

Tommy Edwards will be greatly missed. He took me under his wings and we would spend time talking about sports, work, politics and family. He loved his family! He made it all seem so simple over cocktails. I never heard him say a disparaging word about anyone. May God Bless his family and I send my deepest condolences. We are all Blessed to have had him in our lives. Randy Adams

Our Deepest and Sincere Sympathy to The Edwards Family. Peabody High School National Alumni Association, Inc will keep you in prayer.

Lisa, I am so sad to learn of Tommy's passing, but feel so blessed to have known him and your Mom for a lot of years. They exemplified grace and kindness and touched so many lives. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort. Love, Mary DePillars

Lisa, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You have my sincerest sympathy and condolences. May God keep his protective blanket of love and comfort around you and other family members! Neil Christian

Lisa Edwards-Burrs and family. The Lord knows how much we can bear and he along with all who knows your family walk with you to get through this family loss. May you find comfort knowing that we all are praying for your family. Sincerely, Mark W. PhillipsBHB

Lisa, I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Tommy's passing. He was a very special and kind hearted person who spoke his heart and looked after family. He was always kind and showed love whenever we saw him. He had our greatest respect! Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at all times as you get through this loss, but know he is in God's care with family and good friends recalling a beautiful and blessed life. We love you! Sheryl Greene Ford, Disputanta, VA