Francis Leroy Edmond, was born in Perth Amboy, NJ to Rev. Adam Marshall and Lillie Mae Edmond. He passed away peacefully on Friday February 23, 2018 at home in Neptune, NJ surrounded by his loving family.
Francis graduated from Matawan High School. He served as a jet engine mechanic in the United States Airforce from 1953-1957. He also worked for Dupont factory and Marlboro Hospital. Francis Leroy Edmond married Andrea Delores Edmond and from that union eight children were born. Francis was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years. He served as a trustee, Sunday School teacher and sang in the Men's chorus.
Francis was predeceased by his parents Rev. Adam Marshall and Lillie Mae Edmond, and his brother Clarence Eugene Edmond.
Surviving to cherish his memories are his brother Alfred Adam Edmond Sr. of Sierra Vista, Arizona; his sister Gwendolyn Delores Edmond; his loving children Sheldon Edmond of Red Bank, Sherwin Edmond of Forked River, Cheryl Edmond Lainé (Jean) of Oklahoma, Melanie Edmond Almeyda (Tommy) of Neptune, Dorian Edmond (Elisa) of Long Branch, Kim Edmond Hale of Long Branch, Dawn Edmond Louis (Junior) of Asbury Park and Deron Edmond Sr. (Carol) of Howell; 2 adopted children Karen "Keeve" Adams (Edward) and Angela Holmes Reid; 29 grandchildren, approximately 27 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
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