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Bill Edmondson Obituary
William P. Edmondson, better known as “Bill”, husband of JoAnne Edmondson, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 65. Growing up in Norfolk, he later adopted the Eastern Shore as his home.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, William P. Edmondson Jr. and Margaret Wilkinson, and a brother Thomas Tabb Edmondson. He is survived by his sister Susan Edmondson Phillips (Jerry), niece Holland Tabb Phillips, step-children Suzie (Peter) Henderson, Sarah (Max) Rodriguez and grandchildren, Conner, Charlotte, Anthony, Isaac, AJ, many cousins, friends and co-workers.
Bill attended Blue Ridge School, Lynchburg College and Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute (1991), where he trained to be the much beloved Chef at Stingray’s and Aqua (The Oyster Farm). For many years, he was known as “Cape Center Bill”. Bill’s clam chowder and many other delicacies he concocted were coveted by many.
Bill was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time in the duck blind. Whether he was out on Hungar’s Creek with JoJo catching speckled trout or getting up at the crack of dawn with Conner to shoot a black duck or two.
Bill loved being with his grandchildren. He was Isaac’s gaming buddy and he loved playing in the floor with AJ and his toys. He kept a swimming pool ready for his “boys” to swim in all summer.
Bill loved socializing with his friends at the American Legion, Yuk Yuk and Joe’s, and going to the casinos from time to time with his wife. He enjoyed his free time.
Services will be held on Thursday, August 22 at 11:00 am at Wilkins - Doughty Funeral Home (Cape Charles) followed by a reception at the American Legion (Cheriton).
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Wilkins - Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles, Virginia.
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