God in His ultimate power saw fit to call his son, Major Freeman Edwards, Jr. home to glory. Major Freeman Edwards, Jr., age 85, of 20717 Vernetta Lane, South Chesterfield, Virginia, departed life on January 14, 2026.  Major was born on June 18, 1940, to the late Beatrice and Major F. Edwards, Sr.

He was a faithful, dedicated devoted member of The Abundant Life Bible Mission of Petersburg, Virginia, where he surrendered his heart and life to the Lord Jesus Christ as his most personal Saviour on December 12, 1986.  Major served in several ministries at Abundant Life Bible Mission, Youth Camp, Taping Ministry, Men's Ministry and the Usher Ministry.

Major was employed at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company for several years before retiring from Chesterfield County Public Schools with 31 years of service.  He enjoyed drag racing, traveling and camping.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James Edwards; three sisters, Mattie Morris, Jean Rhett and Dorothy Williams.

Major leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted significant other of 20 years and a devoted caregiver, Toreasa "Tater" Lee; two daughters, Sharon Moog (Phillip) of Grand Island, Florida, April Summers of Newark, Delaware; one son, Freeman Edwards of Dinwiddie, Virginia; one brother, Robert Edwards (Dona) of Lizella, Georgia; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, to include all of the abundant Life Bible Mission families; devoted friends, Lonnie and Mary Johnson, Herb McGill, Eric Jones, Charles Harris and Victoria Jones.

A special thank you to the staff, Nurses at Lucy Corr Assisted Living and James River Home Health and Hospice for all the care and support given our beloved Major Edwards.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Pastor Tony Merriweather, eulogist.  The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the residence of Toreasa Lee, 9217 Hickory Road, South Chesterfield, VA.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911 , www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5694052?fl=so&fe=fs