Joshua Edwards Obituary
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Joshua was baptized at an early age at The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a graduate of Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.
Joshua was honorably discharged from the United States Army, where he served as a military police officer. Upon discharge from the military, Joshua was employed in the human services field. Joshua had a love for helping people in his personal and professional life. Joshua's personality and infectious smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Joshua loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and tending to his garden. All his loved ones knew he had a green thumb! Joshua also loved playing golf and enjoyed watching anything sports related. Joshua had a strong interest in current events and politics.
Joshua is survived by his loving wife, Kendell Russell Edwards, of Seaboard, North Carolina; two children Traci Edwards of Suffolk, Virginia and Shannon Penn (Yahmina) of Farmington, Connecticut; three grandchildren, Braylen, Shannen, and Kevin Jr.; siblings Tiffany Edwards of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Zachary Edwards of San Francisco, California; two in-laws Pamela West of Suffolk, Virginia, and Glenn Russell of Hampton, Virginia. He is also survived by many cousins whom he was very close to, who reside in Norfolk, Virginia, and nieces, nephews and friends.
Joshua spent his last nine years, loving and caring for his fur baby, "Charllii girl".
Joshua's favorite scripture:
" But as for me and my house, we will serve the lord". Joshua 24:15
It is the desire of the Edwards family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of Mr. Joshua Edwards has entrusted his final care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home.
Military Honors for Mr. Edwards, will be held following service.
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Joe Whitaker
August 25, 2024
I was so broken hearted to hear the news that my big brother had passed. Josh and I met in the summer of 1980 0n the campus of Virginia Commonwealth university. A couple of people said to the both of us " I just saw you on the other stairwell or you got a twin brother. We then ran into each other and new that they were talking about us. At that moment we agreed told everyone we were brothers and that became our truth and everyone related to us as that. Josh introduced me to VCU. My fondest memory was when Josh, Bobby (Silk), Twins Rosemary and Mercedes & Linda Lambert. and I did choreograph dance skit in that summer special services talent show off of Jamica Funk by Tom Browne and brought the house down. Josh and I staid communication up until his passing mainly on messenger and Facebook. I remember calling to tell him that I named my son after him. My prayers and condolences to Kendal and the rest of family.
Anthony Wheeler
August 22, 2024
Rest In Heavenly Peace and thank you for your service to our country.
KJ Smith
August 17, 2024
I really couldn´t have asked for a better and/or sweeter Grandpa, miss you Old man Josh. Coming from you grandson KJ
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Yolanda Larson
August 16, 2024
I never met this amazing man but he made my favorite cousin smile soo bright. God be with the family my love, support, and prayers will always be there...
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