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Cleve Edmunds Obituary

EVANS, Ga. - Cleve Edmunds, loving and cherished husband of Maxanne Edenfield Edmunds, entered into heaven on September 8, 2008. A memorial service will be held at Warren Baptist Church on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Frank Page officiating. Mr. Edmunds was the owner of Cleve Edmunds Bar-B-Que, having taken over the business from his father over forty years ago. During those years, he enjoyed the friendship of countless people whose lives he touched with his interest in and love for them. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving brother, treasured family leader, faithful friend, generous boss, and committed servant of his Lord. He previously served as an Aiken County Commissioner and in several capacities with the Jaycees. He was a member of West Lake Country Club, where he was currently serving on the house committee. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he used his talents to help raise funds needed to bring the good news of Christ to young people in sports. He loved Warren Baptist Church, where he served for many years as an usher, a job for which the Lord uniquely equipped him. Preceded in death by his parents Alva and Barrett Edmunds and his step-daughter Donna Thrift, he is survived by a family who greatly respected and revered him. Survivors include his wife Maxanne, his sister Faye Edmunds, his step-son Stephan Allmond (Traci), his grandchildren Alexandra and Abigail Allmond, his sister-in-law Nan Brooks (Carl), his aunt Myrtle Lott, his niece Jana Jordan (Chad), nephew Taylor Brooks (Lauri Ann) and many dear cousins. Mr. Edmunds regarded his past and present employees as family and requested that they sit with the family. If so desired, memorials may be made to Warren Baptist Church Benevolent Fund or to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, both located at 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, September 11, 2008 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Please sign the guest book and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com . Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809 706- 860-6166.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2008.

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Maggie and Al Moyet

January 24, 2022

We still miss our wonderful friend! There will never be another like him!! Loving memories until we meet again! Maggie & Al Moyer

Art & Grace Greene

September 19, 2008

Cleve touched many people through his business. I am one of those. We made him an "honorary" Yellow Jacket for attending so many of our functions, making sure we were all sufficiently stuffed! Cleve will be missed greatly by the community. Our sympathies to Maxanne and the family.

Sheryl Lamb

September 17, 2008

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I worked for Cleve at the BBQ restaurant and as time passed knew him as a friend. His kind and caring ways will be missed.

Sandra Whisenant

September 15, 2008

Dear Maxanne, Faye, Stephan and family: There aren't enough words to express our love for such a thoughtful, kind and considerate cousin. We have wonderful memories of family gatherings through the years. He had a smile and wit that always lit up any room. He will truly be missed by all of us. Our love and prayers are with all of you, now and in the days to come. Aunt Mary Lou, Ben, Sandra, Jason, Tony and Bryson Whisenant

Tony Mercier

September 12, 2008

Keeping your family in our prayer's. With deepest sympathies, from North Augusta Rock N Turf.

Bill Price

September 12, 2008

God Bless

Ronny and Betty Norris

September 12, 2008

Maxanne - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Cleve will be sorely missed by our neighborhood and the community. May God bless you and yours.

September 11, 2008

Our prays are with you.

The Albert Family

Henry Thomas

September 11, 2008

Please acceot my deepest sympathies. Our friendship dates back to the Harlem Jaycees, and has never stoped. My thoughts and prays are with you in your time of grief. May your momories bring you comfort.

Mary Dukes

September 11, 2008

Maxanne and entire family- I've known Cleve for a long time and know he will be missed. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Diann Cliett

September 11, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to you.

Jimmy Andrews

September 11, 2008

I grew up with Cleve in Belvedere. His daddy had a grocery store, barbeque business and was the Postmaster. I remimber Mr. Edmunds when he went to write something, he would make 5 or 6 circles with his pen before he would start to write. He had a black man named "Shorty" that cooked his BBQ. Shorty was about four feet tall. Shorty had a sister named "Silbil" who was also about four feet tall. Silbil washed clothes for people. I can remember going by her house as a kid and she boiled the clothes outside in a big cast iron pot, fired by wood. When she finished washing the clothes she would hang them on tree branches to dry. Many, many times she passed my house with a huge bundle of clothes balanced on her head. I haven't seen Cleve in many years but his image is vivid in my miy mind. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Jimmy Andrews
Coinjock, NC

Albert, Dolores & Louis Tankersley

September 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

BEV LANDS FRANKLIN'S PRINTING

September 11, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

wm c acton

September 11, 2008

Maxanne,

My sincere and heartfelt sympathy on Cleve's death, and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.

Billy Acton

Dr. Patricia Palmer (Monk)

September 11, 2008

Maxanne, you and all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love , Pat

Perry & Vicki Mitchell

September 11, 2008

Maxanne,

Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers during
this difficult time.

Most sincerely,
Perry & Vicki

Veronique(Vee) Thurmond

September 11, 2008

I first met Cleve at Mount Vintage Grill where I worked and later, for a short period of time was one of his employees at his bar-b-que restaurant . What a kind, generous and thoughtful Southern gentleman he was - a perfect example of Southern culture. His legacy will live on through Stevan and his employees. I am fortunate to have encountered such a kind soul. May God bless his family and friends...he is now at Peace awaiting the rest of us.

Kathy Leopard

September 11, 2008

Faye,
I am so sorry for your Loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with and your family. Much Love! Kathy Leopard

Tommy Brooks

September 11, 2008

We had so many great times with Cleve. He was always so helpful and a very good friend. We will all miss him so much. May God bless his soul.
Tommy, Darlene and Caroline Brooks

Ann & Jimmy Cushman

September 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

meredith brooks

September 11, 2008

Cleve, there will always be room in heaven for the truly big hearted souls like yours. It was such a delight being with you over the years and you will be missed by all of us. Much love to Maxanne and family.

~Dorothy, John, & Anita Kendrick~

September 11, 2008

Our prayers and condolences go out to the Edmunds family during this time of sorrow.

DD

September 10, 2008

He was a very good man in his own went out his way for others,may god bless

Mack Honea

September 10, 2008

Cleve was one of the most giving people I have ever known. He will be missed by all who knew him. Maxanne, may God be with you during this time. Our prayers are with you. We Love You very much.

Mack and Lynda

Billy Dobbs

September 10, 2008

God bless you, may His strength be with you. Take care, Cleve's legacy is what will be with us all. GBU. Billy & Margie Dobbs

Michael Bailey

September 10, 2008

We have lost a gentleman who while he fed the bodies of many with good BBQ he also fed their hearts with myriad acts of kindness.

Rick & Claudia Mahaffie

September 10, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about Cleve. He was a fine Southern Gentleman that will be greatly missed.

HAMILTON KUHLKE

September 10, 2008

Maxanne, Angie and I are so saddened to learn of Cleve's passing. Please know how much we thought of him and will miss his friendly, smiling face and impeccable style. You have our deepest sympathy in this loss. Our prayers continue for God's strength and comfort to you and the family at this difficult time.

Jody Jacobs

September 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy for your family. Maxanne & Cleve were one of my best customers and always such a joy. May God Bless your family and continue to watch over you all .

HARVEY QUINN

September 10, 2008

SCHOOLMATE AND FRIEND ,GOD KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND..

Sherry Norris-Laurence

September 10, 2008

I have know Mr. Edmunds since I was a little girl, walking across the street to get a bar-b-que sandwich. It was my pleasure to have known such a kind and wonderful man. I also was a student of his wife in high school English. Your family is in my heart and my prayers.

Ronald & Jackie Flowers

September 10, 2008

We're so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Dobbs Billy & Margie

September 10, 2008

We send our condolences to all the Edmund family. Cleve was a wonderful christian man that we saw every sunday at church. We also enjoyed his BarBQue business. We will lift you all up in prayer during this time.

Billy & Margie Dobbs

Barbara Teague-Youngblood

September 10, 2008

Stephan and family..so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Teague Family (Mark's)

Philip Ward

September 10, 2008

Cleve was a very generous man. For over 40 years he donated BBQ sandwiches for our annual Boy's Club football trip. May he rest in peace.

Becky Nichols

September 10, 2008

As a frequent customer of Edmunds' Bar-B-Q I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Edmunds. His friendliness, courtesy and genuine interest in his customers will never be forgotten. Columbia County has lost a favorite son.

Jeanne Yun

September 10, 2008

Jeanne Yun, Jeanne's Fashions, Martinez Georgia

Derrick Durham

September 10, 2008

Cleve was a great inspiration to my wife and I on Sunday mornings as an eager greeter at the front door of Warren Baptist Church. Cleve will be missed as a faithful servant of our Lord.

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