J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Kloske, Edward Thomas

Friday, June 26, 2009

Edward Thomas Kloske, 46, of Hopewell died Friday, June 26, 2009 in John Randolph Medical Center after suffering from diabetes for many years. Mr. Kloske was a member of the Cedar Grove Hunt Club of Ford, VA, serving as their president at the time of his death. He was a certified small engine technician and the co-owner of Heretick Feed & Seed Company, Inc. of Hopewell & Petersburg. Mr. Kloske was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard R. Kloske, Sr. and Margaret England Kloske, and a sister, Judy Kloske Morris. He is survived by his son Kirk Hunter Kloske of Hopewell, two sisters, Debra K. Reason of Hopewell, Elizabeth K. Jackson and her husband David of Charles City County, a brother Leonard R. Kloske, Jr. of Ford, VA, a devoted friend, Betty Ann Kloske of Hopewell, his dear friend Franklin Bryant of Prince George County and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Wiggins of St. James Catholic Church officiating. Following the service the family will receive friends until 4:00 P.M. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, St. James Catholic Church, 102 N. 5th Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia, 23860 or The Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, 6297 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA, 16421 .
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Our deepest sympathies are with the Betty and Kloske family at this time. I have many, many great memories of Eddie in High school and will cherish them.

Duke and Kim Bear

Posted by: Kim Livesay Bear at July 1, 2009 02:50 PM

This is a sad thing for me to hear. Eddie was a great guy and friend, I'll never forget his wonderful smile. We had great times together at the horse field class of '81&82. Behind the school at the cabin. I'll always remember you Eddie. Love and prayers to the family,

Caolyn

Posted by: Carolyn Ellis Johnson at June 29, 2009 10:18 AM

I was very sorry to here of the passing of a great buisness man. The Tri-City buisness community has lost a good man.

I will miss seeing him at the factory update schools.

RIP Eddie, and safe journey, see you again someday.

S. Rea Cofer 3rd
Cofer's Small Eng. Ser.

Posted by: Rea Cofer at June 29, 2009 09:56 AM

To the Kloske family:
Our family is saddened by the loss of Eddie. He will well be remembered from Heretick Feed and Seed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jimmy & Emily Henry

Posted by: Jimmy & Emily Henry at June 28, 2009 04:46 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Kloske's. We were sad to hear of Eddie's passing. Eddie was a great guy and will be sadly missed.

Jay and Marie Rey

Posted by: Marie and Jay Rey at June 28, 2009 01:30 PM

Our condolences to Betty and Kirk, Eddie was a great guy and will not soon be forgotten. We will always remember those hot summer days in the seventies , we had a ball. He was a great friend.We also send condolences to the entire family and he will be sadly missed. Patick, John and James Hamrick.

Posted by: Hamrick at June 28, 2009 08:53 AM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kirk and the entire Kloske family. We are greatly saddened to hear that Eddie has passed away.

I remember many good times growing up and always enjoyed talking with Eddie at the store over the years. I saw him there just a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning. We shared a fun, lively conversation, same as always, while he worked on my mower. I sure will miss seeing and talking with him as so many others will as well.

God Bless you Eddie!

Sincerely,

Steve and Sheila

Posted by: Steve Miller at June 27, 2009 03:38 PM

I recently met Mr. Kloske at his place of business. He did some work for me on a small engine, and I walked away thinking how nice he was to take the extra time with me. He went beyond the norm in helping me and commented as I was leaving that he enjoyed the conversation. I was very sad to hear of his passing and know that he will be missed by those close to him.

Posted by: James Ridout at June 27, 2009 11:13 AM

My deepest condolences for everyone in the family.I will always remember growing up with the Kloske family over the years.My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Posted by: Paul Mathews at June 27, 2009 08:17 AM

I went to the store Thursday to see Eddie and he was at lunch, however I was able to talk to Kirk. We talked about our past tuna fishing trip with Jeff Martin. I nick-named Eddie after his gaffing tuna three feet deep ---Gaffing Eddie. What strength he demonstrated and what joy he had having his son catching those tuna. It showed such love a father has for his son. I will always remeber the laughter and fun we had on our trip.

I have a family reunion Sunday in Waynesboro, so I will miss the memorial service. I will have you in my heart and prayers.

Donald Flippin

Posted by: Donald Flippin at June 27, 2009 07:04 AM