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Edward Cord Obituary
August 1, 1938 - January 29, 2021
Beloved husband and father, Edward "Ed" Amos Cord Jr., age 82, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, at home with his wife and children by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Amos Cord Sr. and Ruth Graham Cord; and his sister, Colleen Cord Mangum.
Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Agee Cord; his daughter, Amy Leigh Cord; his son, Edward Amos Cord III; and grandson, Emerson Leigh Cord; his niece, Janet R. Mangum; and nephews, Robin R. Mangum and Douglas G. Mangum; and sister-in-law, Julie Agee Kirby (Ronnie) and family.
Ed attended Virginia Tech (class of 1960), and National Business College. He worked for Exxon/Mobil Corporation for 33 years. Always mindful of service to others, Ed was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club and the American Heart Association. He helped establish the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department in Charlottesville, Va., in 1976. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, Va., where he worked with the Family Promise program supporting local homeless families, and administered communion to veterans at the Virginia Veteran's Care Center. Ed loved his family and pets, his friends and neighbors (especially his "porch people" with whom he spent many evenings over the last 10 years), golfing with the Senior Men's Group at Hidden Valley Country Club and cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies football team.
No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations can be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, Va. https://stpaulssalem.dioswva.org. An online guestbook is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
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Dan and Ruth Hutchinson
February 1, 2021
Linda and family. We are so sorry for your loss. He was so brave to meet all the medical challenges through the years. We have such wonderful memories of special times together. Sending our love and prayers.
Jim Scott
February 1, 2021
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Ed. We enjoyed some great times in Fla. and Roanoke. If I can be of any assistance please call. Affectionately Jim Scott
Ann Disney Lambert
January 31, 2021
Linda, I was so sorry to read of Eddie's death. What a great guy! I have such good memories of him from 4th grade til graduation at RHS. He will be missed!
Jim and Mary Coleman Arnold
January 31, 2021
We loved seeing Ed and Linda at church. He served in many capacities. Ed was the Master of Ceremonies at the weekly Virginia Veterans Care Center Eucharist Service. We join many others who will certainly miss him and have been blessed by knowing him.
Janet Dowdy
January 31, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time
Caro Grimes
January 31, 2021
My heartfelt sympathies and sincerest condolences to Linda, Amy and Edward for the loss of your beloved husband and father. My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. May Ed be engulfed in God´s loving grace and prayers for you to endure this most difficult time.
Maxine snead alls
January 31, 2021
Linda and family.
I´m sorry for you loss. Will keep you in my thoughts.
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