Bill Edmondson, age 82 of Roswell, Georgia and formerly of Savannah Lakes Village, South Carolina, entered eternal rest while surrounded by members of his loving family. Born in New Rochelle, New York to the late John & Frances Edmondson, Bill graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was an All-Metropolitan (Washington DC) basketball star for three years. He attended Potomac State College of West Virginia University and the University of Maryland. Bill married his high school sweetheart Barbara Lanham on June 1, 1957 in College Park, Maryland and the two celebrated 61 years together this past June. Bill served our country for over 30 years through his work in the intelligence community for the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency, and with Xerox Corporation.
Bill is survived by his adoring wife Barbara, their five children and respective spouses; Tad and Missy Edmondson, Susan Simmons, Beth and Dwayne Kasper, Lyn Edmondson, Gar and Cheryl Edmondson; their grandchildren and respective spouses and fiances ; Chase Edmondson, Elizabeth and Nicolas Dalboe, Caleb Simmons , Megan Mitchell, Sarah Kasper and Ron Bell, Patrick Edmondson and Ashley Kelley, Grant Edmondson, and Nicholas Flathman; and their great grandchildren; Lauren Mitchell, Carter Mitchell, Reid Kasper and Sawyer Bell.
Bill was predeceased by his brother Jack Edmondson and his grandson Thomas Edmondson, and is survived by his brother Robert Edmondson of Corona, California.
With five active children , Bill supported and coached for all seasons, still excelled at basketball into his forties and looked forward to afternoon golf matches while at the Agency.
Bill and Barbara's journey together took them from Maryland to Pittsford, New York, a return to Maryland , and following retirement, on to McCormick, South Carolina where they enjoyed 20 years forming new friends and faith. In their final years together, Bill and Barbara resided with their daughter and son-in-law in Roswell, Georgia.
Bill was an ardent Maryland Terrapins fan, continued to root for his Baltimore Orioles, enjoyed playing and watching golf, believed in the best for our country, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Bill was known for his impeccable dress, quick smile, willingness to lend a hand and was beloved for his warm, engaging manner.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
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