Dr. Thomas Dale Edmonds

Dr. Thomas Dale Edmonds was born on April 15, 1951, in Highland Park, Michigan. He passed away on December 6, 2019, in Centerville, Tennessee. He was 68 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. He was the son of the late Thomas Richard Edmonds and Gladys Muriel Abray Edmonds. He is survived by his wife Bernadette "Bernie" Ann Dvorak Edmonds of Lyles. Son Tommy (Laura) Edmonds of Lyles. Daughter Jennifer (Nathan) Edmonds Turpin of Lyles. Grandchildren Emma and Chase Turpin, and Kate and Maddie Edmonds. Brother Raymond Abray of New Mexico. Sisters Sharon Edmonds Fish of New Mexico, Bonne Edmonds of New Mexico, Cindy Edmonds Hutton of Maryland, and Kimberly Edmonds Ramirez of Centerville. Along with many other relatives, friends, and loved ones. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan, but moved to Maryland when he was 8 years old. There he graduated from Bohemia Manor High School in 1969. Tom then attended the University of Maryland for 3 years from 1969 - 1972. After this, he started the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine in 1972 and graduated with honors in June of 1976. After finishing school, he moved to Tennessee and worked for 1 year in Dickson. He then started his own practice in Hickman County in September of 1977. He has served there ever since. He was truly grateful for his employees, and his family wants to extend to all of his clients over the years sincere thanks and gratitude for the trust placed in him. He was a Mason, and a member of Lodge 618 in Centerville. He also held memberships with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the board of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, Knights of Pythias, Hickman County Cattleman's Association, Hickman County Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of St. Thomas Hickman Hospital. He was voted Citizen of the Year in 2017. Dr. Edmonds enjoyed bike riding, lifting weights, water skiing, farming, fishing, crabbing along the Chesapeake Bay and animals. He was an avid Georgia fan and enjoyed watching football. He loved to watch the Tour De France. He was also adamant that as much as possible be "Made in the USA". He also thoroughly enjoyed music. If you had ever ridden with him in a car you would find that he was a radio station surfer, scanning through the stations until he found something that he liked. He loved oldies, country, the Eagles, Bob Seger, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sweet Home Alabama was his ringtone. During surgeries, you would hear the 70's Pandora Radio station playing and he would be howling and singing along horribly. He could not hold a tune in a bucket, but it did not ever stop him! He especially enjoyed his grandchildren, and family. His children say he was the best dad that anyone could ask for. He imparted on them nuggets of wisdom and encouragement such as "keep pecking away", "it is okay to fail a little bit", and "if it were easy everyone would do it.". He was a constant source of encouragement and support for his children, grandchildren, and wife. Dr. Edmonds will be buried on his farm overlooking the land he loved. Serving as Pall Bearers will be Stephen Tomlinson, Marty Allen, Jon Warren, Josh Robinson, Keith Cochran, and Curt Harakas. Honorary Pall Bearer will be Bob Holt.

Dr. Thomas Dale Edmonds

April 15, 1951 - December 6, 2019