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Robert Edmonds Obituary

Robert L. Edmonds, Sr. CHARLESTON - Robert L. Edmonds, Sr. (Bob), left this world on March 25, 2021. He was born July 31, 1935, in Bainbridge, GA. He is survived by his wife, Maria Edmonds of 63 years and 3 sons, Robert, Jr. (wife, Brenda) of Reno, NV, Leslie (wife, Angela) & Christopher (wife, Bridget) of Charleston, SC; 2 sisters- Elouise Jones of Brevard, NC, Jane Black of Bainbridge, GA; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; & many nieces, nephews & cousins. He served in the US Navy for 22 years. He retired as Senior Chief in 1974. He was a deep sea boatswain mate-diver & scuba-diver. He was involved in the 1st Man -N- Sea Project, the Nuclear Bomb Recovery in Spain and Recovery of the Ocean Eagle Ship that sank in San Juan Harbour plus numerous other airline disasters. He joined J.W. International Recycling Firm as a tech Rep/Engineer. He was able to travel the world numerous times & retired after almost 20 years. He loved his classic cars, his Harley and riding on his golf cart. There will be a visitation at McAlister Smith Funeral Home, Bees Ferry Rd., on April 17, 2021, from 1-3 p.m. Please join us in the Celebration of his Life. His ashes will be scattered at Sea and on the Farm where he grew up. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2021.

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Buck and Jackie Rhyner

April 14, 2021

We did not know Robert for a very long time, but we came to look forward to sharing visits with him and Maria when they returned to Bainbridge for visits. Buck especially enjoyed hearing Robert relate his experiences and antics from his growing up years and then from when he was in the U.S. Navy. We will miss seeing his face and hearing his laugh whenever we sit on the swings in Jane´s and Fred´s breezeway. We send our love to Maria and the family.

Clyde Umphlet

April 5, 2021

Bob was one of those people that if your lucky in life to meet you will never forget him. I can hear him as I write this.
RIP buddy

Rivir

April 4, 2021

Gonna love and miss you forever Pa!!! I won´t ever forget all the things you taught me and did for me. You lived a great life and we are proud of all your accomplishments. I hope you are finally resting. We love you!

Bridget Edmonds

April 4, 2021

Best Father-in-law a girl could ask for. I will always remember & cherish our time together. I am so gonna miss you Bob-a-loo, the cutting up & banter, your love for life, the smile that lit up a room, how you never met a stranger, how you loved that I knew & liked your music & so much more but most of all how you treated & loved me like a daughter. RIP Pa... I will always love you..

Tina Bos (Edmonds)

April 4, 2021

Sending my thoughts and prayers to Aunt Maria, Bob, Les, and Chris. Uncle Bob I miss you dearly. I will miss our phone calls, your laugh, your southern accent and you calling me "Sugar". You always took time to reach out and for that I am extremely grateful to have those memories. RIP Uncle Bob. I Love You.

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