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Thomas Edmond Obituary

Mr. Thomas J. Edmond, affectionately known as "Butte" of Courtland, Va., departed this life suddenly Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. He was born to the late Samuel Edmond Sr. and Louise Parker Edmond on March 10, 1936. Thomas was preceded in death by three sisters, Essie Fitzgerald, Lillian Lamb and Emily Kelly.

Thomas was educated in the Sussex County Public Schools. He was a member of the Plank Road Baptist Church and chairman of the Trustee Board. Thomas was owner and operator of Edmond Trucking Company.

Left to cherish his memories are: his wife of 52 years, Hazel Moore Edmond; four daughters, Maria Baines, Marguerite Johnson (Wayne), Kimberly Walton (Darryl), Kelley Conaway (Morris); one son, TyRon Edmond; two brothers, Samuel Edmond Jr. (Jeanette), and J. Lafayette Edmond Sr. (Ethel); four sisters, Dorothy Boyd, Louise Phillips, Katherine Edmond and Greer Mack; four sisters-in-law, Mary Leach, Lula Wilson, Lorine Owens and Gladys Baines; one brother-in-law, John Moore (Ellen); five grandsons, Torre' Winfield, Wayne Johnson II, Colin Johnson, Terrell Johnson and Treyon Conaway; two great- grandchildren, Aeysia and Wayne Johnson III; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Sussex Central High School, 21302 Sussex Drive, Sussex, with the Rev. Calvin Lewis, pastor of Plank Road Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be in the Waverly Cemetery. Mr. Edmond may be viewed at William N. Bland Funeral Home, Petersburg, on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The family will assemble at the Edmond Trucking Company, 13490 Jerusalem Plank Road, Waverly, at 10:30 a.m. The family may be contacted at 804-834-2122.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.

Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 3 to Nov. 6, 2009.

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Louise Turner_Wyche

November 10, 2009

To the family may the joy that you shared uplift you in these trying days.

Tamara Hines

November 9, 2009

To the Edmond family I am sorry for your loss. Tyron as your former classmate I often think of you. I will pray that God keep your family in your time of bereavement. Please know that God will never leave nor forsake you.

cynthia hill

November 7, 2009

To Aunt Sylvia, and Family my thoughts and prayers are with each of you, as I know just how you must be feeling. You had a wonderful father and no one can ever take that away from you or your memories of him. My condolences

Larry Turner

November 7, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Charlotte Rose-Gomez

November 7, 2009

To Kim, Kelley and Family,
Tatiana and I send our deepest condelences to you all. May you and your family find peace and comfort in the days ahead. We will honor and keep you in our prayers. Warm Blessings...

Coach Joyner & Family

November 7, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 6, 2009

To Kim and family, Sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one.May god bless you'll abundantly.

high school classmate

Doris Burgess Thaniel

Jerry Murphy, Sr.

November 6, 2009

In this time of grief, may the memories of your loved one give you comfort and may the love of your friends give you strength.

Murphy's Lawn Care

Fred J. Dillard

November 6, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Vernon Jr. & Karen Graves

November 6, 2009

Our prayers are with you during these difficult times. Always remember in GOD's bouquet of LOVE he picks only the very best. Peace be unto you all.

The Rivers's

November 6, 2009

To Kim & The Family
The Rivers's Family send our deepest condolences to u all doing this diffcult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Family

KIM JOHNSON

November 6, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

KIM JOHNSON

November 6, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Theron and Earlene Hope

November 6, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

November 5, 2009

To Hazel and Family

Our hearts were deaply sadden at the passing of Butt T.We will always remember you and your family in our prayers.

Bernard and Evelyn Chambliss, Disputanta,Va

Joanne Parham

November 5, 2009

To my cousin and The Edmond Family. My thoughts and prayers are with with you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Keep your hand in Gods hands everything will be alright.

Katina Pettaway (Massenburg)

November 5, 2009

Growing up as a child down 35 created the biggest family I could ever think of. I would like to extend my condolences on behalf of the Massenburg/Pulliam family. Your loved one will be missed by us all. Butte was a great man. Please be strong for each day will get better. Although your losing a loved one in physical form - memories are what keeps them living. Many blessing to the Edmond family.

November 5, 2009

To the Edmond family,just keep your hands in Gods hand and he will carry you through. A lost is never easy,but time will heal your heart. Bless You All. Vincent, Aretha & Gladys Jones ( Carson, Va.)

Glynis Shaw

November 5, 2009

To Kim & The Edmond Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of grief. May the memories of your father and husband bring you much comfort. I share with you the memory of your love one when he use to visit the bank and the 7-Eleven in Waverly where I once was employed, how he use to bring laughter with his jokes. Mr. Edmond (Butte) was a good man and will be missed by many. May God Comfort You & Richly Bless You.

With Deepest Sympathy

Stephanie White Artis

November 5, 2009

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

To Kim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Yvonne Williams

November 5, 2009

The the Edmond Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Susie Williams Smith, Waverly, VA
Yvonne D. Williams, Waverly, VA

Martha Boisseau

November 5, 2009

Kim, I'm just hearing about your father. I'm SO SORRY to hear of his passing. Please accept my love and deepest condolences to you and your family, on this devastating loss. If there's anything you need, I'm just a phone call away. Again, dear girl, I am SO sorry!
Martha Boisseau

Tawanna Green

November 5, 2009

To the Edmond Family:

Let the Love of friends and family encourage you, the Memories comfort you and Jehovah God's Spirit strengthen you with each passing minute, hour and day.

Mrs and Mrs. Danny Green

November 5, 2009

Hazel & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It may not seem like it now, but you will get through this and be able to look back on the good times.
Belle's children (Jean, Linda, Darnell & Charlotte)

Beverley Turner

November 5, 2009

It's never easy for those left behind but when you lose someone so unexpectedly, we all feel the shock. May it help to know how many share your sorrow and stand with you in your time of need. Many share your sorrow. I am praying for you all.

Tina Jarrett

November 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Loretta Jones from NEC

November 5, 2009

Weeping may endure for only just a night, joy is going to come in the morning. Look to the hills which cometh your help, all of your help cometh from the Lord. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding. But in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3

cindi dickerson

November 5, 2009

Kim and family, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was a wonderful man and will greatly missed.
Don and Cindi Dickerson

James & Laverne Winfield

November 5, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Butte. We just want you all to know that you have our condolences and that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. "God Bless You All"

Susie Clarke

November 5, 2009

I would like to express my sincere condolence to Hazel and the family during your loss.Remember the great memories and the wonderful person he was and the life he lived. May god continue to bless,comfort and give you strength.

Eunice M. Bailey & Family

November 5, 2009

We feel your pain.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Delores A (Early) Harris

November 5, 2009

When times of loneliness
Bring sorrow and dismay,
Don't despair, for I am there...
Just a Memory Away
Keep the happy memories close to your heart. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time - Delores A. (Early) Harris & Family

Littleton Hunt Club

November 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rydell Shaw

November 5, 2009

Kim and Darryl

My deepest condolences are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

High School Classmate

William&Josephine Winfield,Jr.

November 5, 2009

We were sorry to hear of the passing of Thomas.Our condolences goes out to the Edmonds family.

November 4, 2009

Ty, your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to each of you. God Bless You!

Terri
Atlanta, GA

Arlethia Brown

November 4, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of this sadden news. May God continue to strenghten your family in this loss each day.

November 4, 2009

To the entire family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May god bless you all.
Love always,
Boret Rose and Family

John Rivers, (Jr.) & Family

November 4, 2009

Thoughts of Mr. Edmond ignite fond memories of my youth. His legacy of strength and wisdom will live forever in his ancestry. Deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are extended to your family during this time of sorrow.

Delbria Scott

November 4, 2009

Kim, May God comfort you and your family.

Delbria

Jaida Hayes

November 4, 2009

To Tyron,Kelly,Sylvia,Kim,Margie,and Mrs.Edmond I am so sorry about your husband and dad.May god bless you all, I know you're all going to miss him,I will too.May god bless you during your time of sadness.
Love Yall Always,
Jaida

Melissa Bailey-Saunders

November 4, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 4, 2009

To my extended family,
I love you and share your pain. May your hearts be filled with warming memories of the joyful times spent together.
Robin Henderson Caldwell

Rev. Michael & Mrs. Charlezetta Bryant

November 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lucritia Davis (Missy)

November 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steven and Sonya Weaver

November 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Rev.George Johnson & Family

November 3, 2009

Almighty God is our sustainer and our peace in the midst of the storm.
I am praying for the Edmonds Family during your time of bereavement.
May God continue to bless, comfort and strengthen you.

SHERIFF RAYMOND BELL

November 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Carolyn Wyatt-White

November 3, 2009

To the family of the late Thomas J. Edmonds,althought things are really tough and seem unbearable, please know that the Almighty God will not put more on you than you are able to bear. My family extends our heartfelt sympathy to you at this time. We will continue to lift your family up in prayer. No matter how we feel or what we experience, GOD is always present! HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US!
.

November 3, 2009

To the Edmond Family,

We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family during this loss. We pray God's peace and love in your spirit which will help you all to endure. Know that you all are in our prayer and thoughts.

Cooper Family (Littleton, VA)

November 3, 2009

Mrs. Edmonds and children,
As you share your stories and memories about Mr. "B T" please know that most of us will be remembering how wonderful he was and how he lived his life. We are in prayer for you, the girls and Tyron during this difficult time.
Best Regards,
Glover and Mary Wilson

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