William Steven Edmonds, Sr. Obituary (1954

William Steven Edmonds, Sr. age 66 was born on July 16, 1954 to James Jr. and Margaret Blackwell Edmonds. He received his education in the public schools of Lunenburg County and graduated from Central High School. At an early age William was baptized and joined Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Kenbridge, Virginia. He married Lorraine Knight in 1978. To this union they were blessed with five children. His employment consisted of the Charcoal Plant, Railway Handle Company and Virginia Marble where he worked until his health began to fail. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing horseshoes. He departed this life on January 26, 2021 at VCU/CMH in South Hill, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Kenneth Blackwell, Carlton and Lucious Edmonds, and grandson Antonio Rich. William leaves to cherish precious memories: step-father James Seward; five children, Tartesha Rich (Zachary), William, Jr., Margaret, Crystal and Christopher Edmonds; he helped raise Apostle Leroy Spencer; four sisters, Marilyn Beasley, Lora Barbour, Connie and Christine Blackwell; one brother, Ronnie Blackwell; eleven grandchildren, Tarique, Janeria, Karma, Alaysia, ZyIon, Kalib, Kendrick, Kaden, Malae, Christian, and Ray Ray; one uncle John Blackwell; one aunt, Marylee Blue, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 12:00 PM at The People's Community Center, 1021 Tidewater Ave, Victoria, Virginia 23974; Reverend Dr. Irene B. Allen- Eulogist Interment - Mount Carmel Cemetery, Ridge Street, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944