Russell Brown Edmondson
June 20, 1919 ~ April 2, 2010
Rocky Mount-Russell Brown Edmondson, 90, died Friday, April 2, 2010. He was born in Edgecombe County on June 20, 1919 to Archibald Staton Edmondson and Elizabeth Brown Edmondson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Arthur Edmondson, Spencer Edmondson and Raymond Edmondson (his twin); sisters, Elizabeth Williams and Wilma Owens.
Russell graduated from Davidson College in 1941. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Marine Corp. and served in the Pacific during WWII. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring from the Corp.
For 50 years, he was the owner of Edmondson Insurance Agency, working as an independent agent.
He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church. Through the years, he served as a deacon and was at one time Chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was also the church treasurer, a trustee and enjoyed the many years he worked in the nursery.
Russell's love of baseball led him to coach Small Fry, Little League and the First Baptist softball team.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Dunn Edmondson; his son, Rusty Edmondson, Jr. and wife, Pat, his daughter Mary Wright Thompson; grandchildren, Steven Bailey and wife, Kristie, Russ Edmondson and wife, Lindsey, Mary Bailey Willis and husband, Daniel, Chris Edmondson and wife, Amy, John Bailey and wife, Tracey, and Mary Love Edmondson; great grandchildren, Emma Willis, Kate Bailey, Braden Edmondson and Ellie Edmondson.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2010 at First Baptist Church with Bill Grisham officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the memorial service in the church narthex.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Nash General Hospital and nurses, Phyllis Roberson, Willemenia Robinson, Renie Wallace, and Patsy Wyatt for the loving care they provided.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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We are sorry to hear of the passing of our neighbor Russell. We know that Russell, Mary and the entire Edmondson family have been dealing with a lot over the past couple of years and we hope that the family can take some comfort in knowing that Russell is no longer in pain.
Russell, Mary Wright and family Al and I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Edmondson. He played a vital role in the sports community and touched many lives, young and old. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort.
We were sorry to hear of Russell’s passing but excited to realize that he is with Jesus on Resurrection weekend. We will be praying for all the Edmondson family and especially Mary in the days to come. Russell will never be forgotten. He was a man of great integrity and a loyal and honest friend to all. Both of our sons benefited from his care in the nursery at First Baptist. His love for children revealed his heart of gold. He will be missed. John and Millie Morris