James A. Edwards
Nov. 6, 1960 – Feb. 18, 2020
James Anthony Edwards,59, of Goochland,Va. passed away on February 18, 2020 in his home.
James was born to Kristen Jefferson and James Edwards Sr. In Richmond, Va. He attending and graduated from Douglas Freeman high school thriving in track activities and football. He attended J.Sargent Reynolds taking up business and electrician. He soon after started a career at Ferguson Printing Company for several years and ended his career at the United States Post office 18 years strong. James enjoyed fishing,cooking, rooting on the Minnesota Vikings occasionally with a Budweiser in hand and often times attending Quaccasin Baptist church.
He was preceded in death his mother Kristen Jefferson, father James Edwards sr and youngest brother Kevin Edwards. He leaves behind to celebrate his life his lovely daughters and sons, Melissa (Akeem), Ashley (Montrell), Ciarra, Thomas and Steaphon; his lovely grandchildren, Nachiyah, Ie’Shaunae, Mariel and Kingston; his brothers, Robert (Michelle), Christopher and Kevin(deceased); nieces Chasmine, Shania, and Beyla; nephews Brandon, Dante,Trebor, Kejuan and Tanner; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.
Melissa,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you cousin.
Katrina, Lew & Latrina Mayo
Uncle David & Aunt Annette
Thanks so much family.
Sorry for your lost, James was a dear friend/ family. He will be missed.
Thank you.
James has always been a good friend in my life, he will be so missed. My prayers have been and will be with the family. My thoughts will be of the good times we had and my tears will be for the better place he’s in now. See you on the other side James….
Thank you Ms. Carolyn.
My deepest condolences to your family. You will be missed and your memory will always be honored through your family and friends. Rest peacefully Mr. Edwards.
Thank you so much for your kind words family!
So sorry to lose another classmate from the Douglas Freeman High School family. Our heartfelt and sincere condolences from DSF Class of 1977. Julie Carden Wine
James had a kind soul. I think he is the same James Edwards I coached in Gray-Y football. James was one of the “good guys” of this life.