John H. Edmondson

He was born on July 5, 1931 to the late John H. & Alice Edmondson in Halifax, North Carolina.

John began in the military with the United States Army, then transferred to the United States Air Force where he spent most of his career, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. And, for his service the Korean conflict, John earned a Purple Heart.

Early in his career, he met his beloved wife, Adell, introduced by a friend at the house of her sister.

John deeply valued the family they created together, giving every person in every generation a nickname.

This tradition even flowed over into friendships...

John loved people everywhere. He never knew a stranger; and, even as he grew into his 80s himself, he served those around him:

passing out meals and praying for other seniors, visiting the sick...

After his military days, he opened a bike & mower repair shop, and many children found themselves owners of repaired bikes that they never owned in the first place!

John & Adell have enjoyed membership with Fellowship Baptist Church in Edgewood, Florida;

and, John will be sincerely missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by John H. Edmondson (father), Alice Edmondson (mother), James Edmondson (son).

He is survived by Adell Edmondson (wife) and his children: John Edmondson Jr. {Karen Edmondson}, Preston Edmondson {Kelly Edmondson}, Janett Provencal {William Provencal}, Annette Baskin {James Baskin}, Sheila Starling {Mark Starling}, Teresa Hoover {Keith Hoover}, Shirle Williams, and Sandra Barnes {Larry Barnes}. Grandchildren: John & Kristi Edmondson, Preston Jr. Edmondson, Jennifer & Robin & Bianca Provencal, Brent & Bridgette Baskin, Robert & Chris & Andrew Starling, Chad Hoover, Brenttnie Williams, Tyler {Lainie} & Thomas Barnes.

John's Life will be Celebrated at Family Funeral Care, 13001 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837, with

Visitation on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6:30-9:30pm & Funeral Service on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10am~ light refreshments to follow the service.

Condolences may be offered at www.familyfuneralcareorlando.com