It is with deepest regrets, that we must inform all R.E. Lee High School Alumni and the Class of 1996 that James "Shepherd" Edson passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 peacefully in his sleep.

He lived in Springfield , as is the beloved husband of Tara Edson; father of Carter T. Edson; son of Steven M. Edson (Jackie Marbell-Edson) and the late Jane C. MaGee; grandson of Milton and Esther Edson and Jim and Janet Crupper; brother of Steven Chase Edson and his wife Jeannie; stepbrother of Chartay Marbell and Brocke Life; nephew of Susan C. and Mickey (Karen) Edson; uncle of Brayden Edson.

Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria , VA on Sunday, January 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

 Memorial service at Westwood Baptist Church , 8200 Old Keene Mill Rd. Springfield , VA on Tuesday, February 1 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carter Edson Fund, c/o BB&T Bank, 11990 Market St. , Suite E, Reston , VA 20190 .