Michael R. Edmonds

Michael Edmonds Obituary

EDMONDS, MICHAEL R. (MIKE) - age 45, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007 in California. Member of Asbury United Methodist Church, and attended Calvary Chapel in Burbank, CA. He was self-employed and owned Cartoon Creations. Preceded in death by: father, Bill Edmonds; grandparents, Paul and Della Edmonds, Clara Burkhart; uncle, Carl Edmonds; and biological mother, Judy Turner Atkins. Survivors include: mom, Alma (Ray) Edmonds; sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and Peter Joseph; special nephew, Philip Michael Joseph of Memphis, TN; very, very special aunt, Nancy Edmonds of Maryville, TN; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be 7 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Dial and Rev. Wallace Newman officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Friday at Asbury Cemetery for an 11 am interment. Pallbearers: Chip Edmonds, David Edmonds, Slick Painter, Bob Cox, Jim Bob Cox, Allen Wright and Wendell Burkhart. Memorials may be made to: the Asbury United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2822 Asbury Road, Knoxville, TN 37914. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Mar. 5 to Mar. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Edmonds

13 Entries

Sharon Peck Billings

April 4, 2007

To all of Mike's relatives and especially to you Nancy, Ray, and Michelle,

I know of no greater pain than the passing of someone you love. I know how much Nancy loves Mike and can only image how the rest of you feel. I truly wish I could take some of your pain and sense of loss away. Because I can't, I will continue to lift all of you up in prayer. I have truly enjoyed listening to Nancy talk to and about Mike. He seemed like a very interesting man. Thank God we have memories that will stay with us and comfort us. Please hold tight to the thought that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Thomas Chan

March 29, 2007

I counted Michael amongst my good friends in the cartoon business- he will be missed by all who knew him.
My condolences to his family and friends.

Glenn Buswell

March 15, 2007

Great, great man. I worked with Mike for about 3 years and he always had a look on his face that said he was glad to see you to.
You will be missed.

Missy Maples

March 8, 2007

Ray and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you.

Missy (Thurman), Marshall & Zachary Maples

Becky Burkhart Coker

March 8, 2007

Ray, I was so sorry to hear about Mike. He was always a dear friend. He will be greatly missed.

Norma Richards

March 8, 2007

Nancy, so sorry to hear of your loss. I too feel like I knew Mike from hearing about him from you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Jane (Wilson) Chadwick

March 8, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Wilson

March 8, 2007

I am sorry to hear about Mike, and I am praying for all of you during this difficult time. God bless.

Donna Shephard

March 7, 2007

To Mike's family: I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
I have know Mike for a long time we went to school together -Ramsey Elementary thru Carter High School, and worked together at White Stores. Mike was always kind and friendly to me and I enjoyed talking with him when he would come to Sand Branch for a visit when he was in town. I will miss him.
Donna (Leek) Shephard
miss him.

Sherri Langille (Morgan)

March 7, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a wonderful person and a true friend. I'll always treaure the memories I have of him.

Ron McPherson

March 7, 2007

We're praying for the family, that Christ will bring comfort and peace.

I Thessalonians - chapter 4
13: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15: For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18: Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Malissa Wilson Burdick

March 7, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of hanging out with Mike and Chip. I know he will be greatly missed.

Beverly Nelson

March 6, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel like I knew Mike from hearing about him from Nancy. Keep your eyes on Our Heavenly Father and He will comfort you and bring you through this tragedy. We don't understand what God has planned for our lives, but everything happens for a reason. You are in my prayers, and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.

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