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JAMES SHEPHERD EDSON "Shep"
Peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 of Springfield, VA. Beloved husband of Tara Edson; father of Carter T. Edson; son of Steven M. Edson (Jackie Marbell-Edson) and the late Jane C. MaGee; grandson of Milton and Esther Edson and Jim and Janet Crupper; brother of Steven Chase Edson and his wife Jeannie; stepbrother of Chartay Marbell and Brocke Life; nephew of Susan C. and Mickey (Karen) Edson; uncle of Brayden Edson. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA on Sunday, January 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial service at Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Mill Rd. Springfield, VA on Tuesday, February 1 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carter Edson Fund, c/o BB&T Bank, 11990 Market St., Suite E, Reston, VA 20190.
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Karen Bitler
February 7, 2011
Solemn sympathy and prayers to you in your time of sorrow. We will miss you and keep you forever. God Bless you, Shep - I hope your journey across the river is a safe and easy passage. Aunt Karen, Uncle Craig, and Cousin Drake Bitler - our love and devotion to Tara and Carter for their loss.
January 31, 2011
Shep, may you rest in peace dear. You were taken way too young. To Tara, Carter and the rest of the Edson family, you are all in my family's deepest thoughts and prayers. I'm wishing your family all the peace, love and support the world can offer. See you again tomorrow...
Christie Hunter
January 31, 2011
Love you Shep. Your in Gods hands now awaiting us in heaven.
Maria Dean
January 30, 2011
I just say you an hour before i heard the news. Im speechless ans sad. Love you Shep
Maria
January 30, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for healing to the Crupper and Edson families.
The Frick Family
Dyann, David, Ashleigh and Ryan
Susan Healey
January 28, 2011
I only briefly met his family at ANB. My prayers are with you.
margaret smith
January 28, 2011
Shep was a warm hearted caring young man I will pray for his family
Kristin O'Donnell
January 28, 2011
Shep,
You will never be forgotten. I am so proud of the path you chose to go for your son and wife. I will miss you everyday!
Trisha and Jay Brady
January 28, 2011
To the Edson Family,
We want you all to know how sorry we are for your loss...Shep was a great person that went thru a lot and you were all an amazing family to him. Just know that he is in a better place now, hanging out with his mom and cousin and watching over all of us. We send out big hugs to all of you as you try to make it thru this tough time and we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday and Tuesday.
Trish Oxendine
January 28, 2011
Tara & family - you are all in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Peace
Carla Cushman Liberty
January 27, 2011
The Cushman family extends its heartfelt sympathies to your family. May you find comfort in knowing the Lord is with all of you.
Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
January 27, 2011
Shep, GOD be with you. You were a great friend to my sons, as your Mother was to me. I miss her and I will miss you too. To your family, I wish understanding and peace. I really know how hard this is for all. GOD bless you. Beth
Chris Fitzgerald
January 27, 2011
Shep it seems like yesterday we were hanging out at the ball park...or at your house or mine. This is a shock to us all and i am glad that you are at peace bro. I promise to be there for your wife and son to the best of my ability and your family. i will always think of you no matter what and i know that you will always be a part of me. i love you
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