Charles Edward Edmonds Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Edward Edmonds went to see his Savior face to face on Friday, July 22, 2016, joining many family members and friends who have gone before him. He was born into a wonderful family on Thursday, November 27, 1941, in Pittsburg, IL the son of Amzie and Evelyn (Bliss) Edmonds. He married Maribeth Moore on Saturday, March 21, 1964. Charles and Maribeth reared their five children, Beth, John, Elaine, Lisa, and Natalie, to know and follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Charles deeply loved his Savior and his family and was a great example and friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. He was a member of Campus Church of Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL. He is survived by his wife, Maribeth; five children, Beth Ensminger and her husband Dan, John Edmonds and his wife Penny, Elaine Houk and her husband Trevin, Lisa Gosman and her husband David and Natalie Gehrke and her husband Mark, fifteen grandchildren; five sisters, Peggy Parks, Pat Deaton, Colleen Deaton and her husband Don, Gay Nichols, and Margaret Ward and her husband Don; three brothers, Ron Edmonds, Dan Edmonds and Don Edmonds and his wife Charlotte, other extended family and many friends. His family members look forward to reuniting with him in Heaven some day. Arrangements for Charles Edward Edmonds were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation was from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28th at the funeral home. The funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with his son John Edmonds presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented on the piano by Charles’ granddaughter Emma Edmonds. Opening comments and prayer were presented by Charles’ brother Ron Edmonds. Charles’ granddaughter Annalise Gehrke presented “Amazing Grace” as special instrumental musical selection on the guitar. A special poem “Grandpa” was written and presented by Charles’ granddaughter Ashley Gosman. Comments of memory were presented by Charles’ granddaughters Emma Edmonds, Elisabeth Edmonds, Erin Houk and grandson Caleb Gehrke. Also presented during the service was a DVD Reflection of Life Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events in Charles’ life that was created by Charles’ son-in-law Dan Ensminger. Son-in-law Trevin Houk also read a special poem that was written by Joshua Jack. Comments of memory and special testimonies were presented by Aaron Carnahan and Rev. John Horner. Charles’ grandchildren Emily, Erin and Elle Houk and Meagan Gosman presented a special vocal musical selection “Finally Home” with pianist Emma Edmonds accompanying. Interment followed in Lake Creek Cemetery located southeast of Johnston City, IL. Pallbearers were Dan Ensminger, David Gosman, Aaron Ensminger, Trevin Houk, Mark Gehrke and Caleb Gehrke. The graveside committal service and special comments was presented by Rev. Keith Carnahan. Following the committal service at the graveside the family and friends gathered at the Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Charles Edward Edmonds

November 27, 1941 - July 22, 2016