Obituary of Joseph Elliott Edwards Jr 25 OCT 1937 - 21 FEB 2023 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph Elliott Edwards, Jr. October 25, 1937 - February 21, 2023 U.S. Veteran Franklin – Joseph Elliott Edwards, Jr., born on October 25, 1937, departed this earthly life and was greeted by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 85. He was the son of the late Joseph Elliott Edwards, Sr. and the late Minnie Blythe Edwards. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Jean Cutright Edwards; a son, Chad Edwards (Tricia); a daughter, Wendy Edwards Allanson; and two grandsons, Jeremy Adam Edwards and Benjamin Lee Allanson. “Brother”, as he was known to many, was born and raised in Southampton County with his three siblings, Faye Stephens (Billy), Linda Hall (Fred), and the late Ronnie Edwards (Becky). After graduating from Franklin High School in 1955, Joe began a 42-year career with the United States Postal Service and served in the Virginia National Guard. As a life-long Christian, Joe served many roles in his church including deacon, treasurer, choir member, usher, and member of the men’s fellowship group. At the time of his passing, Joe was a beloved member of The Harvest Christian Fellowship. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 5PM Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Wright officiating. Memorial donations may be made to The Harvest Christian Fellowship. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 25 OCT 1937 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 21 FEB 2023 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary Joseph Elliott Edwards, Jr. died on 21 February 2023 in Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia at the age of 85. He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings. A memorial service with military honors was held at Wright Funeral Home on 25 February 2023 with Pastor Randy Wright officiating. Memorial donations were suggested to The Harvest Christian Fellowship. ** TRANSCRIPT** Joseph Elliott Edwards Jr 25 OCT 1937 - 21 FEB 2023 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph Elliott Edwards, Jr. October 25, 1937 - February 21, 2023 U.S. Veteran Franklin – Joseph Elliott Edwards, Jr., born on October 25, 1937, departed this earthly life and was greeted by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 85. He was the son of the late Joseph Elliott Edwards, Sr. and the late Minnie Blythe Edwards. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Jean Cutright Edwards; a son, Chad Edwards (Tricia); a daughter, Wendy Edwards Allanson; and two grandsons, Jeremy Adam Edwards and Benjamin Lee Allanson. “Brother”, as he was known to many, was born and raised in Southampton County with his three siblings, Faye Stephens (Billy), Linda Hall (Fred), and the late Ronnie Edwards (Becky). After graduating from Franklin High School in 1955, Joe began a 42-year career with the United States Postal Service and served in the Virginia National Guard. As a life-long Christian, Joe served many roles in his church including deacon, treasurer, choir member, usher, and member of the men’s fellowship group. At the time of his passing, Joe was a beloved member of The Harvest Christian Fellowship. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 5PM Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Wright officiating. Memorial donations may be made to The Harvest Christian Fellowship. Vital Statistics |-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Joseph Elliott Edwards, Jr. | |-------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 85 | | Birth | 25 October 1937; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 21 February 2023; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------| ** Table of Relationships |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence/Location | |-------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------| | Joseph Elliott Edwards Jr | Decedent | Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia | | Barbara Jean Cutright Edwards | Wife | Not specified | | Chad Edwards (Tricia) | Son | Not specified | | Wendy Edwards Allanson | Daughter | Not specified | | Jeremy Adam Edwards | Grandson | Not specified | | Benjamin Lee Allanson | Grandson | Not specified | | Faye Stephens (Billy) | Sister | Not specified | | Linda Hall (Fred) | Sister | Not specified | | Ronnie Edwards (Becky) | Brother (deceased) | Not specified | | Joseph Elliott Edwards, Sr. | Father (deceased) | Not specified | | Minnie Blythe Edwards | Mother (deceased) | Not specified | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ** Publication Details |-------------------------------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Publication Date | 21 February 2023 | | Publication/Source | N/A (extracted from obituary text/file name) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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