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Edwin Filer Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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July 12, 2010
Eleana:
I was so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. I pray that God will be with you and give you strenght in your time of grief.
Maggie Leftwich
July 9, 2010
Mrs. Filer and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Mr. Filer was a true gentlemen with a big heart and I feel blessed just to have known him. He brought smiles and laughter to the office at each visit. He is missed.
Diane
Pulmonary Associates
Christine Pimblett
July 9, 2010
Eleana,
I only met you briefly while playing tennis but I took an instant liking to you and recall how your eyes sparkled when you spoke of Ted. In reading the other guest book entries, I see that he touched many in his time here on earth. May you always be reminded of him in the likenesses of your grandchildren.
Carol Nichols
July 9, 2010
My condolences are with Eleana, Michael, and family.
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Gladys Adkins
July 9, 2010
Elena and Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Ted, he was a genuine man and my car dealer for over 15 years. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and Prayers
Barbara "Fuzzy" HENDRICKS
July 8, 2010
TED WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF ALL THE JAYEM ACTIVITIES AND, WITHOUT TED, NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME, AT THE REUNIONS AND OTHER EVENTS. TED WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME AND THE MEMORIES OF GOING BY THE MECHANICSVILLE FORD EVERY WEEK TO TALK TO TED AND PAUL GENTRY AND OTHERS WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEK. TED WAS GOOD TO ME AND MY HUSBAND, BOOTSIE HENDRICKS, BY LOANING US A CAR AND THEN GETTING US A GOOD BUY ON A CAR.
WHEN MY CAR BROKE DOWN, HE ALWAYS HAD ONE FOR ME TO USE. HE WAS ALWAYS CHEERFUL TO ME AND I ALWAYS TOLD HIM HE WAS LOVED BY ME AND THE JAYEM REUNION COMMITTEE. I REMEMBER MICHAEL AT THE SHOP TOO AND IT WAS A LAUGHING GOOD TIME TO BE WITH TED AND MICHAEL AND HIS FRIENDS. I AM SO SAD AND MY HEART IS BROKEN OVER THIS NEWS. LIVING IN FLORIDA, JUST MOVING FROM MY HOME TO A ONE BEDROOM APT., LOSING MY BOOTSIE TOO, (AND I KNOW ITS REUNION DAY IN HEAVEN WITH TED, PAUL AND BOOTSIE NOW), I WANTED TO BE AT THE FUNERAL SO BAD BUT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A FLIGHT SO SOON AND MOVING TOO ALL BY MYSELF. I WANT YOU, ELAINA AND MICHAEL, TO KNOW THAT I WISH I COULD BE OF SOME COMFORT. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH, BUT PUT YOUR FAITH IN GOD AND GOD WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH AS HE HAS SOME WAY FOR ME. I WILL KEEP YOU AND THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS AND WILL ALWAYS MISS THE GOOD OLD DAYS WITH TED AND THE GANG. GOD BLESS YOU!
BARBARA FOIZEY HENDRICKS "FUZZY"
1948 JAYEM (AND REUNION COMMITTEE)
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA
July 7, 2010
Eleana, I was so very sorry to read in the paper of Ted's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve your loss.
I miss seeing you and our tennis days. Maybe we can pick up a game sometime. You take care and I will keep you in my thoughts.
Love,
Betty Jenkins
Kee Joseph
July 7, 2010
To Mrs. Filer, Michael, Alix and the Entire Family
My thoughts and Prayers are with you always,
especially during your time of sorrow.
You have my deepest condolences.
Kee
Kim Farrell-Nolan
July 7, 2010
Mrs. Filer and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Filer from growing up. He was a kind and wonderful man. Mike - I know how proud he is of you and the wonderful man you have become. Cherish the memories , they will help get you through this difficult time! Much love, Kim Farrell Nolan and family.
July 7, 2010
Too the Filer family Ted was a good friend too me & all of my costmers famliy & friends our thoughts and prayers are with you Morvitz St. clair Jordan Jr.& famliy
Valerie and Mike Sanson
July 6, 2010
Ted was a very special gentleman.
The Filers have always been kind, beyond words to our family.
Much love to Eleana, Michael and their family during this especially difficult time.
Peace.
July 6, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Debbie Perkins
Marv Ellsworth
July 6, 2010
I had the privilege of working with Ted in the automobile business.
Ford Motor Company was very lucky to have such a great ambassador.
He was honest, hard working and loyal to his customers and community.
In my 37 years working with Ford, Ted was truly one of the best dealers.
He was also my friend and I will miss him.
MIKE GERBER
July 6, 2010
I MET TED IN 1968, WHEN I APPLIED FOR A JOB AT FILER FORD IN MECHANICSVILLE..I FOUND HIM TO BE A VERY HONEST,LOYAL AND GENEROUS PERSON..HE IS THE REASON THAT IM IN RICHMOND NOW 30 YEARS LATER. ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT KEEP ON CONTACT AFTER 12 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT I ALWAYS REMEMBERED HIM... TED FOLLOWED IN HIS FATHERS FOOT STEPS IN BUSINESS WAYS.. TED WAS A SUCCESS IN MANY WAYS OTHER THAN BUSINESS.. WHEN I MET HIM AND ELANEA,, HIS SON WAS JUST A TWINKLE IN HIS EYE.. JUST BORN IT SEEMS... I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY FRIEND TED AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM AGAIN IN THE HERE AFTER..
July 6, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Whitlow. class of 1948.
April Spencer
July 6, 2010
Please accept our thoughts and prayers. We had the priviledge of meeting (Teddy Bear) while he and my grandad were roomates in Glenburnie. He was always thoughtful to watch out for grandad. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your family. God Bless! Glenn Noe and family
Gene & Peggy Blanton
July 6, 2010
To the Filer Family,
My wife and I will never forget Ted. In 1958 Ted loaned us a brand new Ford to travel on our honeymoon to Washington D.C. He was such a wonderful person.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Tommy Streat
July 6, 2010
Mrs. Filer and Mike, Ted was a wonderful man and I have so many great memories of Him troughout the High school years and after. His support of a basketball team that won only one game, his kindness when many were fed at Westwood without his knowledge, and his kindness given to all. I know the sorrow and grief felt during this time of loss will pass. Until it does my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
July 6, 2010
I didn't know him well, but I liked him.
We didn't do much business together; but, when we did, I found him to be honest, straight forward and fair.
Gene Jones
July 6, 2010
The family of Ed Harris, deceased, expresses sympathy for your loss. When we were growing up, we heard so many great football stories about Ted and the "Gang" at both John Marshall and William and Mary. My father had the utmost respect for him as a fellow athlete and friend as well as business man. My Mother sends her regards as she reminisces over many fond memories of Ted and Daddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The Family of Ed "Simp" Harris
Jean Harris and Jill Pollard
July 6, 2010
Eleana, You are in our thoughts. Ted was a wonderful man. We will remember him fondly.
Jen, Kristin & the Glenburnie team.
Bradley Frohman
July 6, 2010
Mrs Filer / Mike -
I was so sorry to read about your loss. I am so happy you included me on a number of holiday events where I got to spend some time with Mr Filer. He had such a fascinating life. He certainly had a very successful life when I look at such a wonder family. I will be in Dallas during the funeral or I would have attended. I will be in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bradley Frohman
July 6, 2010
michael and eleana may god bless you and the family. ted was a great man who i enjoyed working for and being a friend. ray creekmore
John Stephen Proffitt, Jr.
July 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 6, 2010
Eleana & Michael:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karen, Artis, Hunter & Scott Mills
tom mains
July 6, 2010
ted was just a great athlete and even a better man..will he be missed yeshe will and by many people.in and out of va.joyce ted and i used to talk about you alot when i would come down to richmond .i hope ted will be remembered often and with a blessing .its a sad day for his friends and loved ones,tom mains ceo signal financial group .ky and ca....
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