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Edward O. Mondrey

August 29, 1937 January 17, 2025
Edward O. Mondrey
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Born the eldest son of Jesse and Virginia Mondrey on August 29,1937, Edward O Mondrey entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Edward was employed by the Union Envelope Company in Richmond VA for over 28 years as a machinist. He rode to work every day with his brother Joe. The two were inseparable. They farmed together, rode motorcycles and were founding members of the Enterprise Social Club.

He was an avid bird hunter, loved his cows and at the end of a long day, could always be found sitting in the shade of his favorite cedar tree. After Union Envelope closed in 1994, Edward finished his career with ColorTree Corporation in Richmond VA for several additional years until he decided to retire to the farm.

Edward was raised in the Chula area of Amelia County where he attended the old Chula School. He left after 8th grade to work with his father Jesse on the Civilian Conservation Corps in the western part of Virginia to earn extra money to support his younger sisters and brothers.

Lacking formal education did not stop Edward from excelling in learning carpentry skills and developing mechanical expertise. He could build or repair just about anything. Edward was a faithful and dedicated member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he served in leadership positions of the Trustee Board. Always ready, willing, and able to lend a hand, his quiet but friendly disposition made him accessible to anyone in need.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Virginia Mondrey, as well as his brother Joe and half -brother Jackie, sisters Elizabeth, Margerie, Jesse Mae and Lucille as well as infant son, Edward Jr. (Fuzz).

Edward leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife of 64 years, Doris Carey Mondrey, son Carlos (LK) daughter Tongula, son Vincent (Laurette) and son Dwayne (Belinda). Grandsons Joseph (Kelli), Jesse and Jasper. Sister Marie Mickie and brother Oliver (Nancy). Devoted Sisters-in-Law Carrie Mondrey, Viola Pegram and Joan Macklin. Multiple brothers-in law and sisters-in-law as well as a host of nieces and nephews and several great nieces and a great nephew.


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Visitation

Friday

24

Jan

12:00 PM 1/24/2025 12:00:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1/24/2025 7:00:00 PM
M. W. Hawkes Funeral Home

15001 Patrick Henry Hwy
Amelia, VA 23002

M. W. Hawkes Funeral Home
15001 Patrick Henry Hwy Amelia 23002 VA
United States

Service

Saturday

25

Jan

12:00 PM 1/25/2025 12:00:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

14201 Meade Road
Amelia, VA 23002

Interment in the church cemetery.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
14201 Meade Road Amelia 23002 VA
United States
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