The Reverend Edwin Howard Satterwhite, 93, beloved husband of Agnes Estelle Flippo Satterwhite, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He had recently moved to Parksley, VA from Fredericksburg, VA.
Born January 16, 1928 in Beaverdam, VA, he was the son of the late Maurice Ceamon Satterwhite and Grace Spicer Satterwhite. After graduating from C.T. Smith High School, Mr. Satterwhite served in the United States Navy during World War II. He later received the call to ministry, and in preparation, attained a bachelor’s degree from Scarritt College and Doctor of Divinity from Drew University. He retired from the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church after faithfully serving many churches and parishioners throughout his career. Mr. Satterwhite enjoyed woodworking, repairing and collecting antique furniture, reading, and was a lover of gospel music. He was also an avid sports fan and favored the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Football Team.
In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his three children, Brian Satterwhite and wife Anita of Bloxom, VA, Darryl Satterwhite and wife Maureen of Raleigh, NC, and Sue S. Unger and husband Don of Richmond, VA; six grandchildren, Barry Satterwhite (Shannon), Bruce Satterwhite (Kim), all of Bloxom, Amanda Chandler (Canaan), Allison Satterwhite (Chris), all of Rock Hill, SC, Adam Unger (Rachael) of Richmond, and Aaron Unger (Nicole) of Chester, VA; and six great-grandchildren, Madison Satterwhite, Cole, Carson and Cailyn Chandler, and Spencer and Sean Unger.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fredericksburg, VA, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., with The Reverends Jack Bailey and Will Sloan officiating. Private interment will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to Occohannock on the Bay, 9403 Camp Lane, Belle Haven, VA 23306, Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation, P.O. Box 554, Accomac, VA 23301, or to Hopewell United Methodist Church, 12018 Guinea Drive, Woodford, VA 22580.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.
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