Edward Drummond “Ed” Warburton Jr., 86, was a lifelong resident of Williamsburg. He passed away peacefully on his family farm surrounded by his family that loved him so much.
Ed born Feb. 12, 1933, was an avid farmer, hunter and fisherman his entire life. He served in the military during the Korean War. Ed worked and retired from Anheuser-Busch.
Ed was preceded in death by his father, Edward Drummond Warburton Sr.; mother, Carolyn Bateman Warburton; and grandson, Bryan Warburton.
Ed is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marion Warburton; four children, Charlene Hockaday, Edmond Warburton, Edward Warburton III and Melissa Belcher; grandchildren, Stacey Hockaday, Jennifer McWhorter, Travis Warburton, Brittany Jackson, Aubrey Warburton, Katelyn Belcher and Zeren Belcher; great-grandchildren, Ryan Hockaday, Austin Hockaday, Caroline McWhorter, Cassidy McWhorter, Kendall Warburton and Primm Jackson; and lots of cousins too numerous to name.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, at James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Road. Viewing will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will follow.
Remembrances may be sent to James River Baptist Church.
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