Robert-Edwards-Obituary

Robert Edwards Sr.

Norfolk, Virginia

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Robert E. Edwards Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Robert E. "Sonny" Edwards Sr. of the 1200 block of Nero Drive died May 16, 2008, in his home. Born in Portsmouth, he worked for 18 years as a store manager for Stark & Legum Clothing Store and was the former manager of Arthur's Mens Shop. He was a member of...

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Eccl. 7-1 A good reputation is better than precious perfume;

likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

Hello, because I hadn't seen my Dad2 since I purchased my last Dob(Hat) in Norfolk, and Goodbye to a father who set a great example of a man for every son he came in contact with.

Thank you for trusting in me enough to drive the family car! I've never forgotten.

Love to the Family,

'To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord'.
Because Mr. Sonny was a child of the King, and saved, he will know the joys of the Lord. People give presents for all special occasions, except death. Well, there is one present each of us can give, and that is, to make sure you have a personal relationship with Jesus, by giving your life to Christ. I'm sure Mr. Sonny would love to know that the life he lived, and the fact that he STILL lives in Christ, is a testament to...

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My sincere condolances to the Edwards family. I was just informed today (5/22/08) about his passing. Not living in Portsmouth anymore, it was so sad to hear this news. May God bless his family and give them the strenght to overcome the pain of losing him. I'm sure there's another angel in heaven watching over them.

To Christine and family, as you know our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot Heal. Thank God for Sonny, God's trustee, my trustee. Pastor Gregory A. Thomas & Family

He will continue to live in me, as I am with him, for the many great life lessons he taught me. My love to the famliy, one and all.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.