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Willian “Billy” E. Edmonson

Date of Death: April 16, 2017

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South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Wednesday 4/19, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Wednesday 4/19, 2:00 pm

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Wednesday 4/19

Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum
Winchester, Virginia

William E. “Billy” Edmonson, Jr., 72, of Gore, Virginia, passed away on April 16, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center.
Billy was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in 1944. He is the son of the late William Earl and Doris “Peggy” Edmonson. Billy attended James Wood High School and took classes at Blue Ridge Community College and Lord Fairfax Community College. Billy had earned his Master Plumber Certification from LFCC, building upon the trade that he learned from his father growing up. Billy’s career and retirement came from his time with the U.S. Geological Survey as part of the Department of the Interior. He moved up the ranks to become a Project Manager there. Billy was a member of the Winchester Moose Lodge 1283, the Winchester-Frederick County Conservation Club, the National Rifle Association, and the Izaak Walton League. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Middletown, Virginia. Billy was an avid outdoorsman and loved to garden (which was his therapy to help him relax and focus). He also loved to load his own ammunition and be out hunting.
Billy married the love of his life, Ora Fay Johnson on December 22, 2000 in Gore, Virginia.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his three sisters, Sandra D. Butcher (William “Bill”) of Broadway, VA, Brenda L. Powell (Edwin “Ed”) of Winchester, VA, and Ava Susan Sullivan (Danny) of Winchester, VA; three nieces, Debbie, Bonnie, and Michelle; three nephews, Terry, Todd, and Aaron.
Along with his parents, Billy is preceded in death by a nephew, Jimmy Butcher.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 12 – 2pm at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm on Wednesday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. Entombment will follow at the Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum in Winchester, Virginia.
Serving as pallbearers will be his loving nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his dear friends: Billy Fulk, Butch Creswell, Jerry Henry, Alton Ryman, Don Arnold, and Elliot Ritchie.

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Visitation
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
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Wednesday 4/19, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
South Chapel
1260 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Map
Wednesday 4/19, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Wednesday 4/19

Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum
Winchester, Virginia

William E. “Billy” Edmonson, Jr., 72, of Gore, Virginia, passed away on April 16, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center. Billy was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in 1944. He is the son of the late William Earl and Doris “Peggy” Edmonson. Billy attended James Wood High School and took classes at BlueContinue Reading

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Gary Cummings left a message on October 1, 2022:
Bill was a great guy who liked to hunt, target shoot and reload ammo. I was his friend for a few years and we would talk about guns and hunting and watch old westerns together like Gunsmoke. Gee talked about his parents and his work and always his dear wife Ora, whom he dearly loved.
Gary Cummings left a message on October 1, 2022:
Bill was a great guy who liked to hunt, target shoot and reload ammo. I was his friend for a few years and we would talk about guns and hunting and watch old westerns together like Gunsmoke. Gee talked about his parents and his work and always his dear wife Ora, whom he dearly loved.
Sharon "Smokey" Gray left a message on April 19, 2017:
Ava: I did not know your brother...but, his sweet picture shows what kind of brother he was. I know you will miss him. And I know a lot of people loved him. I could feel his love through his smile. Bless you Ava and your family...Lv smokeyg
Beth Cox left a message on April 19, 2017:
My heart is saddened to hear such a loss of someone so dear. I do not ever remember a time when Bill was not smiling. You will be missed greatly my friend, thank you for the laughs, for the shoulder when needed, and for the genuine friendship, . I will never forget Bill's kindness. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain.
Cindy Henson Wert left a message on April 19, 2017:
Dear Ava, Please know we are keeping you close in thought and prayer as you go through this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, Cindy (Henson) & David Wert
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Betty McDaniel left a message on April 18, 2017:
Ora, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a terrific person and will be sorely missed. It was my pleasure to have known and work with him.
Jessica Lemieux left a message on April 18, 2017:
Thank you for all of the smiles and memories. We'll see you again, Uncle.
Nora Herring left a message on April 18, 2017:
We will miss u very much all ways had a smile for everyone a great uncle and husband to my aunt or Ora .
Amanda Arnold left a message on April 18, 2017:
Ora we are all so sorry to hear of Uncle Bills passing. He was such a good, kind and funny person. He was always there for Don when he needed him. He will be missed so much. Prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Hiner left a message on April 18, 2017:
Ora I am so sorry for your loss. You and Billy had a very special kind of love and were blessed to have found each other. I will miss my talks and laughing with Billy. Please remember you have a lot of friends that love and care for you. We are there for you when you are ready.
Bonnie Hogan left a message on April 18, 2017:
Ora I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Billy's kindness and sense of humor.
Deborah Teets left a message on April 18, 2017:
Ora, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time, Billy was a great man and will be forever missed.
Joan Johnson left a message on April 18, 2017:
Ora, we are all so very heartbroken to hear about Billy. He was a wonderful man. Always very nice to everyone. The entire family is saddened by his loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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