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John Anthony Edwards

Richmond, Virginia

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EDWARDS, John, 85, of Richmond, VA passed away on August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Cecilia Mary Edwards and Robert Hopkins Edwards; sisters, Patricia Harris and Sylvia Harmon. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Eloise Edwards; son, Robert...

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So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. Cousin Elizabeth Poole (Helen Morrell Poole's daughter.)

John was a great friend for most of our lives. I was best man at his wedding and he and Eloise, my wife Gloria and I hung out together for years afterwards. He and I played music together in a dance band called the Embers and then the Checkmates back in the 60's. Those were fun years and John was always learning new songs that he wanted to play. We played for many different events such as homecoming at UVA and other colleges and high schools. We even held a concert of our own that was quite...