Aashod Jahron Edwards Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Aashod Jahron Edwards was gifted to us on Christmas Day in 2003. One week after he was born, his mother nicknamed him, "Stinka", because he was her little Stinka Butt! As he grew older, he became her little rollie, her second pair of eyes and ears. That's where all of his sharpness came from. He loved his mother so dearly, and he saw and told everything she did too! He became her "Daddy", his second nickname given to him by his mother. One of Aashod's biggest challenges in his life was the day he lost her. Aashod was "All Boy". He was fearless. He knew how to defend himself and wouldn't dare back out of a challenge. He was so brave and never felt sorry for himself. Not one time did you ever hear him complain and he knew how to stay away from negative energy or anything that took away his peace. He channeled his grief through football on the Battery Park Vikings' football field. He was taken in by his coaches. In 2018, he played on the juniors' squad. They won the State Championship 26-0! The male influences in his family paid to fly him to Los Angeles, CA. The team lost that game by two points. His heart was broken because he played with all his heart. Tears rolled down his face in the team photo that was taken after their loss. 'Daddy' had lots of friends and was a popular and fly Iii' fella! He was also a ladies' man! His peers looked up to him and called him, "Boosie" and "Boowop'. His guys became his family; however, Boowop was the king of his own throne. He was definitely not a follower In fact, he was a leader! He was a baby in his family's eyes, but "the Wizard" to his brothers. Even though he endured a lot of grief and pain, he found love in his inner circle. He was respected by the people around him and he gave them the same in return. Aashod has four siblings by his father Travis Garrison, Sr. they are; India Lewis, Tatiana Lewis, Jasmine Lewis, and Travis Garrison, Jr. His younger brother recently told his mother that he wanted his haircut like his big brother Boosie. He has a handsome nephew, who ironically shares the same last name as his late uncle, Reuben Edwards. Aashod was the only male left in the Edwards family to pass on the family name. Through God's love he passed it on to his nephew, and with God's love, the Edwards name can now be passed on to his children. When he was younger, he would quickly pack his bags to go spend time with his father's family. He called on his Aunt Heen without hesitation, because he was determined to find a ride. He loved them so much and they also adored him. The memories that he left his loved ones to cherish is his smile, his personality, and his laid-back demeanor. He motivated people around him! You would find yourself attached to him and wanting to make him your own. Aashod loved good home-cooked meals. He also loved luxury things and strived to get it on his own. There is not one person in his life who doesn't know his grandmother Pamela Edwards. His friends call her, "Grandma". And there is no way to explain how he felt about his late great-grandmother, Marjorie Edwards, who he called Nana. She spoiled him rotten. She even provided for him after her death. Aashod comes from a popular bloodline. His grandfather is Michael Pretty and his late uncle was Jashod "Buck" Edwards. He looked up to and admired the male influences in his family; Douglas "Doug" night; Kenya Crosby; William "Shine" Hill; Robert "Bobby" Morris; and his Battery Park football coach Jermaine O'Neal and his father. He will be greatly missed by his family, which is about 3/4 of the entire Black community in Richmond! With the passing of Aashod, the family cannot help but be sympathetic and passionate about the violence in our community. We pray for peace. As a matter of fact, we demand it! We ask that God open the hearts of everyone reading this and think about your lives and the lives of your loved ones. Then ask yourself one question: If this is the outcome, is it really worth it?

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Aashod Jahron Edwards

December 25, 2003 - May 19, 2022