J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Edwards, Oscar L.

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Oscar Lee Edwards, 64, of Sutherland died Thursday, November 03, 2005 at his home. He was born in Pitt Co., NC and was the son of the late Kinchen R. and Ruby Gay Edwards. He worked for Parker Oil Co. for many years and was very active in community affairs. He is survived by his wife, Joan M. Edwards; four children, Jeffrey H. Edwards and wife, Caren Edwards and Daniel L. Edwards all of Dinwiddie, Michelle Moon and husband, Frank R. Moon of Vinton, VA and Michael S. Mullins of Colonial Heights; two sisters, Jean Barnes and husband, David W. Barnes of Petersburg and Geraldine Emory and husband, William Emory of South Hill, VA; brother, Robert Edwards of McKenney; eight grandchildren, Collin L. Edwards of Dinwiddie, Derrick Mullins of Colonial Heights, Brice Moon, Taylor Moon, Dabney Moon and Abigail Moon all of Vinton, VA, Caitlyn Flaim and Scott Flaim both of Dinwiddie; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Caswell of England and Pamela M. Gongloff of Colonial Heights. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

From our family to yours, our deepest sympathy in the loss of Oscar. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family and pray God will give you strength in your time of need.

Wayne and Joyce Underhill

Posted by: Wayne & Joyce Underhill at November 7, 2005 08:40 PM

Oscar helped us in many ways while building our home...our hearts are filled with sorrow for the passing of such a wonderful man who always was ready to lend a helping hand...Our thoughtsand prayers go out to the whole family

Ted and Cheryl Scott
Henry and Edith Austin

Posted by: Ted and Cheryl Scott at November 7, 2005 08:18 PM

Jo,
I was a customer of yours at the bank. I saw of your loss and wanted to let you know that I am sorry and that you and your family are in the prayers of my family.

Posted by: Denise Moody at November 7, 2005 09:32 AM

Jo and family,
Our hearts were deeply saddened at the news of Oscar's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you. If you need us for anything, we are just a phone call away.
God Bless, John & Louise

Posted by: John & Louise Wamsley at November 6, 2005 04:15 PM

Dear Edwards Family,

Our sincerest sympathy to this wonderful family. There are many memories that will keep Oscar with us forever. He was giant among men. May God bring you the strength to deal with his passing. He will be missed.
Mike and Brigitte Elko

Posted by: Michael and Brigitte Elko at November 6, 2005 02:26 PM

Oscar was a joy to work with. His efforts will be greatly missed on the IDA. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Sincerely,
Harrison and Debbie Moody

Posted by: Harrison Moody at November 6, 2005 01:12 PM

Please accept my sincere condolences in your
time of sorrow. Oscar and I went back many years;
He was a true friend thru out them all. My thoughts are with you during this time. Be strong.

Posted by: Bernard King at November 5, 2005 04:00 PM

Mrs. Edwards & Family,

The world has lost a class act. I and others will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Godspeed Oscar!

Dink Talbott

Posted by: James W. Talbott, Sr. at November 5, 2005 01:09 AM

Oscar was greatly respected by members of our association. He has been a loyal member for many years and we will greatly miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Posted by: Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia at November 4, 2005 09:48 AM

Mrs. Edwards and Family,
You and your family are in our prayers. I was deeply sadden to hear of Oscar's passing and I hope God's grace provides you peace at the time of your loss. I knew Oscar through going to UVA games and the ACC Tournamant and I always enjoyed his company and found Oscar to be a true gentleman.

Sincerely,
Craig and Linda Parrish

Posted by: Craig and Linda Parrish at November 4, 2005 08:25 AM

Jo & Family,
You have our love & thoughts during this hard time. We loved Oscar and we will greatly miss him.
Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Love
Sandra & Freeman

Posted by: Sandra & Freeman Browning, Jr. at November 3, 2005 03:41 PM