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Michael Edwards Obituary

Michael Wayne (Possum) Edwards, 55, of Troutville, Va., left his home on Earth to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, after a short but brave battle with cancer. He retired from the Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 26 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 34 years and best friend, Lynne Fell Edwards; daughter, Shannon Edwards and her fiance, Mike Sawyers; son, Michael B. Edwards; his parents, Eddie and Margie Edwards; parents-in-law, Bob Fell, Theresia Fell and Lawrence Causey; three sisters and one brother, Kathy Johnson, Liz Tatum, Lisa Greco, and Eddie Lee Edwards III and his wife, Jeri; sister-in-law, Laurie Ferguson; brother-in-law, Scott Fell; many nieces, nephews and friends; and his canine companions, Coner and N.J. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. Christopher Yopp officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 9, 2009.

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Jack/Jane Orr

December 13, 2009

Dear Lynne, Mike and Shannon,
We are truly at a loss for words at this time. You and Mike have been such good neighbors over the past eleven years. Jack could always count on Mike. It is so unbelievable that in just little over a year we have lost Mike Goode, Trace, Ed Craig, and now Mike (your Poss). These sad things we don't understand right now, but one day we will. I know they are having a good time in heaven with Ed putting them all to work in his new garden! Mike will keep all the grass mowed to perfection! And Trace and Mike G. will be supervising!!!

Lynne, we are here for you. Please let us know how we can help.
With love and prayers for your family.
Jack and Jane

Sonja Morin

December 12, 2009

Lynne,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a good man and such a good friend to my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nick, Sonja and Campbell Morin

Grace Connor

December 11, 2009

Lynne, you and your family will be in my prayers as you deal with this terrible loss. May God give you the strength needed to heal your hearts.

December 11, 2009

To Margie Edwards, so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart is with you. Carol Scull

December 11, 2009

Lynne, Shannon and Michael,

Please accept our deepest condolences at this time. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you in the days ahead.

Kristy Stafford Orange &
Marks-Tiller Insurance Agency

Pam McLane

December 11, 2009

Dear Margie,
Katrina let me know about your son, and I am so sorry to hear about it. I know he must have been a good man because of the mother who raised him!
I enjoyed running into you in Walmart several weeks ago. I will pray for God to give you peace at this time, for you and all of your family.
Love,
Pam McLane (formerly at Va. Baptist Children's Home)

Robin Sink

December 11, 2009

Shannon,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of Poss. May the memories you have fill your heart and help you through this difficult time. Know that many are thinking of you and your family.

Love always,

Elizabeth Larson

December 11, 2009

Lynne,

I love you very much and you are a wonderful friend. My thoughts are with you and the kids, and I am here for anything you may need.

Tracy O'Quinn

December 11, 2009

Michael,Shannon and Lynne,
I don't have the words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. I have some great memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know this is a hard time and I pray that God will give you the strength you need during this time.
love,

Elaine Daniels

December 11, 2009

Lynne, Shannon and Michael,
I just heard about Poss this morning and I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you guys so often. In elementary school your house was my second home! I am praying for God's grace and peace to surround you as you get through the following weeks. I love you!
Elaine Lackey Daniels

kimberly smith

December 11, 2009

To the Edwards Family -

I am very sorry to hear of your great loss. Mike was a very kind man and always had a smile when my 3 1/2 year came out and would give him a few minutes of his time.

I am sure the wonderful memories will at some time bring you peace and bless you for being part of his life.

Cherie Brown

December 10, 2009

Lynne, Shannon, Michael,

I am soo very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace through his memories.

Chris & Amanda

December 10, 2009

Dear Edwards family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Possum was the coolest guy ever. We will miss him a lot. We have some great memories of the UVA football games. I will miss that smile, he was one heck of a guy. Please let us know if we can do anything for any of you. Our love and prayers are with each of you.

Heather & Autumn Vineyard

December 10, 2009

I am heartbroken to hear of Poss, passing. He always treated me like family. His love was unconditional... Our deepest sympathy, along with many prayers... from Autumn & Heather

December 10, 2009

Lynne, I was very saddened to learn about Poss' passing. You, Shannon and Michael have been in my thoughts and prayers all day. I am praying that God will wrap his arms around you and your family and give you the comfort and strength needed to get through the next few days. I love you.
Love, Judy and Donnie Shaver

December 10, 2009

Mr. Ed, Margie, Ed, Liz and Lisa,

My deepest sympathy on your loss. May your memories help get you through these rough times. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of you,

Robyn Manning Skidmore

Jessica Taylor

December 10, 2009

Shannon and Michael, (and Lynne)

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I will be keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you guys!

Emily Gibson

December 10, 2009

Shannon, So many fond memories of him growing up. You and your family have my deepest sympathies and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Crystal Leamon

December 10, 2009

Shannon,

I am so sorry for you loss. You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dewey & Andriette Goode

December 10, 2009

Edwards Family, We were saddened to hear the news about Mike. He was such a great guy and we will really miss him. In addition, we will be forever grateful for the support and friendship throughout the years with our son Michael. Your Mike & Dewey always enjoyed political and college football conversations. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Dewey & Andriette Goode

December 10, 2009

Lynne, Shannon and Michael,
I was so sorry to hear about Poss. I will keep you in my prayers and know God will comfort you in the coming days.
Love,

Stephanie Bain Wilkinson, Richmond, VA

December 10, 2009

Margie,

I was saddened to learn of your son's passing. May you find comfort in knowing prayers are being offered for you & your family. I hope that you will soon be able to recall wonderful memories. Blessings to you.

Gerri Reynolds Wade
DDM, HopeTree Family Services

Jennifer Bun

December 9, 2009

Shannon,

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will be thinking of you & your family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Love,

Jennifer

Jodie Wertz

December 9, 2009

Michael and Shannon I am so very sorry for your loss! I know Poss was a great father and a great friend. He was always a blast to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 9, 2009

Dear Margie, Eddie and family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
God bless.

Love, Katrina White

December 9, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Margie, I am thinking of you and your family may GOD be with you and your family at this sad time.
Cyndi(Lloyd)Markham
Hopetree Family Services

December 9, 2009

Margie and Eddie,

So very sorry to hear this. Please let us know if we can do anything to help during this very difficult time. Thinking of you with all our hearts....

Doug, Jan, Donna, David, Mark, Doug, Barry, Dot, and Mendy (the Development Gang)

Jayne Stubbs

December 9, 2009

Mike, Shannon and Mrs. Edwards,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your beloved Father and husband. May God comfort all of you in this time of sorrow and always hold dear the time you shared with him.

With deepest sympathy and blessings,
Oma Jayne Stubbs

Dorothy Bowers

December 9, 2009

Shannon - Although I never met your father I feel like I knew him through you. You & your family have my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers as you cope with this difficult time in your life.
With Love

Karen S.

December 9, 2009

Shannon,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.

December 9, 2009

My sympathy is extended to the Edwards family. Possum and I worked together on the Punk'n Vine. My thoughts and prayers are extended to the family.
WF Albert K

Greg Broughman

December 9, 2009

Lynne/Mike/Shannon....I can not begin to tell you all how sorry I am for your loss. I have know so many people but Mike leaves a lasting impression on me. I liked him and respected him. He was a good man....and I will sorely miss him.....if there is anything I can do please let me know. Again I am so sorry.

December 9, 2009

Lynne,

Our deepest sympathy will be with you, Shannon and Mchael at this very difficult time. I know each of you have a wealth of wonderful memories. Rely on each other and those memories to help you get through the rough times. Please know you'll be in our thoughts.

Thinking of you,
Ronnie, Sandra Bell and Family

Katrina Goode-Skelton

December 9, 2009

Lynne and Edwards Family,
May the many loving memories of Mike carry you during this difficult time. How I wish there was a way I could ease the grief that you have today. Mike was always so nice and such a dear friend to our Mike and my family. He was a wonderful, loyal, honest man that will be greatly missed. We are praying for you and holding you close to our hearts. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Robby & Katrina (Goode) Skelton

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