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Thomas Edmonds Obituary
Tyler - A memorial service will be held at a later date for Thomas Leon "Bud" Edmonds, 77, of Tyler.
Mr. Edmonds passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Tyler as a result of the COVID-19 virus. He was born May 18, 1943 in Wichita Falls to Rufus Haskell Edmonds and Lou Emma Burge Edmonds.
Mr. Edmonds was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School, and Decatur Baptist College, with graduate degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and East Texas State University. He was an ordained Southern Baptist minister and pastored churches in Red Springs, Dean, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie. He also served on the mission field, pastoring a church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Edmonds also served as a principal in the Grand Prairie Independent School District, and retired as a vocational education teacher at John Tyler High School. He continued working after retirement with East Texas Auto Auction.
Thomas was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kathryn Myres Edmonds and his second wife, Cindy Sides Edmonds. He is survived by his loving family including his sister, Beverly Downs, of Pearland, Texas; his children, Curtis Edmonds of Hillsborough, New Jersey and Missy Steger of Grand Prairie, Texas; his stepchildren, Bryan and Tyler Toombs; and seven grandchildren, Trevor Rowe of Arlington, Texas, Kathryn and Stephanie Edmonds of Hillsborough, New Jersey, Courtney Toombs of Dallas, and Connor, Camille, and Cayden Toombs of Royse City. He is also survived by a niece, Lori Kluesner of Pearland, and a nephew, Jody Downs of Pearland.
If desired, memorials may be made to the First Tee of Greater Tyler, at https://www.firstteegreatertyler.org/ways-to-give/.
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Jerry Shaver
July 28, 2020
I only knew him as Bud. He lived a few houses down from us on 37th Street. He played 1st base on our softball team, Hillcrest Baptist Church in Wichita Falls. My last memory of him was when he came to our house to show us the engagement ring he had just bought.
Betty Echols
July 22, 2020
Brother Bud was our pastor while he was at Dean. During this time their first child arrived. He said he knew nothing about babies and he would come to our house and ask my husband questions about taking care of a new baby. Funerals are very hard for pastors, so I would try to have them to our house for supper after he had to conduct a funeral. We also sent money every month to help them for their mission in Canada. Special memories and sadness at his passing.
Don R Murphy
July 19, 2020
Sadness to Bud's family. We consider Bud a friend and have many fond memories of him. It was a surprise to learn of his death and send our sympathies to his family. The Murphys Don and Sharon
July 19, 2020
Mr. Bud was a sweet and caring man. He dotted on his wife Cindy. He was a joy to know and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed, and heaven certainly has gained an angel. Prayers, peace and love to the family.
Danny and Sandy McDaniel
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