Edward Johnson Cordle, (5 Sept 1868 - 23 Dec 1947) Age 79 years 3 months, 18 days.
He was the son of Sterling Cordle and Mary Ann Roberson
Together Edward Johnson Cordle and Anna Eleanora Strotmeyer had 11 known children, 8 sons, 3 daughters, all of whom were born in Chesterfield County, Virginia. In chronological order the known children are:
Carpenter
On 23 Dec 1947 at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Warwick county, Virginia Edward Johnson Cordle died. According to the Death Certificate he died from Heart Insufficiency, due to Coronary sclerosis. He was 79 years old.
His remains were laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Henrico Virginia.
A Find-Grave memorial has been created for Edward Johnson Cordle, The site has some good information and a photo of his tombstone. If you want to you may access the site here: Find A Grave: Memorial #20521072.
"Edward J. Cordle Dies In Hospital. Edward J. Cardle, 79, died at 6 p.m. yesterday in Riverside hospital after a short illness. He had lived here two years with a daughter, Mrs. P. A. Jaffeux, 445 F St. Copeland Park. Surviving are six sons, J. H., S. D., E.A., W. T., J. V. and J. M. Cordle; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Hague of Richmond, Mrs. Mary Davis of Charlottesville, and Mrs. Jeffeaux; 12 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; one brother, F. L. Cordle of Richmond and one sister, Mrs. D. B. Williams of Richmond. The body will be taken to Richmond for rites and burial. “ Published in the Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) Wednesday, 24 December 1947, Page 2. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/230927453/?terms=%22Edward%20J%20Cordle%22%20&match=1
“Edward J. Cordle. Funeral services for Edward J. Cordle, 79, who died in Newport News Tuesday, will be held here at 10 a.m. Friday at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, third and Marshall Street, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by six sons, J. H., S. D., E.A., W. T., J. V. and J. M. Cordle; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. Paul Jeffeaux and Mrs. Raymond Hague; one brother, S. L. Cordle; also by a sister, Mrs. D. B. Williams; 12 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.” Published in The Richmond News Leader (Richmond, Virginia) Wednesday, 24 December 1947, page 21. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/760734963/ and https://www.newspapers.com/image/230927453/?article=9fd7a847-07a3-4d05-9980-5c7b0ec76c02
His son's WW2 Registration Card: John Melvin Cordle Order Number 2276. Serial Number 2838; Dated 21 Feb 1946. Social Security number 223-16-3584. Phone Number 2-2738 Age: 29; Place of Birth: 9 Dec 1910; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Edward Johnson Cordle (Father) Occupation: Broad Grace Arcade Inc. on Broad Street, Richmond, VA. Registrar’s Report: Description of Registrant. Race: White; Height: 5 ft. 11 in. Weight 165 lb. Complexion: Ruddy. Hair: Brown Eyes; Gray. Local Board No. 3, Richmond, Va. 18 Oct 1940.
Commonwealth of Virginia. Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certificate of Death. State File No. 26272; Registered No. 666. Name of Deceased: Edward J. Cordle. Place of Death: Riverside, Newport News, Warwick, Virginia. Usual Residence: 455 F Street, Copeland Park, Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia. White; Male, Widowed. Name of Spouse: Annie S. Cordle. Date of Birth: 5 Sept 1868. Age: 79 years 3 months, 18 days. Birthplace Lunenbarg County, VA., Usual Father’s Name: Sterling D. Cordle. Maiden Name of Mother: Robertson. Informant’s Signature: Mrs. P. A. Jaffeux, of Hampton, VA., The medical examiner, D. D. Mason M.D. of 129 28th Street, Newport News, certified that he attended to the deceased from 2 Dec 1947 to 24 Dec 1947 and last saw him alive on 24 Dec 1947 and that death occurred at 6:00 p.m. on 24 December 1947. He determined the immediate cause of death was due to Heart Insufficiency, due to Coronary sclerosis due to Generalized Arteriosclerosis (Coded 094A). W. G. Turbyfill of Newport News in charge of funeral arrangements. Burial was in Richmond, Virginia on 26 December 1947. Filed on 5 Jan 1948, Lee B. Todd. M. D. Sub-Registrar.
“Notice of Taking Proofs of Debts and Demands. Having been requested by Mechanics and Merchants Bank executor of Edward J. Cordle, deceased whose accounts are before me for settlement, to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands against said decedent or his estate. All persons interested are hereby notified that I have fixed upon Wednesday December 29, 1948 4 o’clock p. m. as the time and my office No. 503 Travelers Building, Richmond, VA., as the place for taking proof of such debts and demands. Given under my hand this 3rd day of December 1948. B. Gary Blake, commissioner of Accounts of the Hustings Court, Part II of the City of Richmond, VA. “ Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Saturday, 4 December 1948, Page 17, Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/828264694/?terms=%22Edward%20J%20Cordle%22%20&match=1
“Willie A. Cordle, aged 19, died last night at 9 o’clock, following a three-day illness, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cordle, of Chesterfield County. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.” Published in The Richmond News Leader (Richmond, Virginia) Thursday, 4 August 1932, Page 14. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/759534820/
"Joseph Henry Cordle, of 912 West 49 th St. a retired builder, died today in a Richmond Hospital. Mr. Cordle was a member of Manchester Baptist Church and an army veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Heath Cordle; two sons, Joseph Henry Jr., and Wallace Shelton Cordle; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas G. Davis, Mrs. Paul Jeffeaux and Mrs Catherine Hague, five brothers, S. D., E. A., W. T., J. B., and J.M. Cordle, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home with burial in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield County.” Published in the Richmond News Leader (Richmond, Virginia) Tuesday, 5 February 1963, Page 6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/761422382/
“Cordle. Died local hospital January 18, 1968. Edward A. Cordle, of 1202 Sabine St. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Crump Cordle, 1 daughter, Mrs. Glenice Worley, 1 son, Frederick L. Cordle, 3 sisters, Mrs. Paul Jaffeux, Mrs. Catherine Hague both of Richmond, and Mrs. Mary Davis of Greenwood, Va., 4 brothers, W. T., S. D., J.M., and James Cordle all of Richmond, 2 grandchildren, Allyson and Lauren Worley. Remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, 3rd and Marshall, where services will be held Saturday at 12 noon. Interment in Maury.” Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Friday, 19 January 1968, Page B2, (digitized page 16). Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/829384724/
“Death Notices. William Thomas Cordle, of 10001 Reams Rd., a retired employe of Dupont, died February 25, 1973. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Boyer Cordle; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Catherine Hague and Mrs. Paul Jaffeux; and one brother, James Cordle. His remains will rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, Third and Marshall until noon Wednesday, then at Providence United Methodist Church where services will be held at 2 P.M. Interment Forest Lawn.” Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Tuesday, 27 February 1973, Page B2. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/829488522/
“Jaffeux. Mrs. Eleanora Virginia Cordle Jaffeux, died March 8, 1974 of Powhatan, Va. She is survived by her husband, Paul A. Jaffeux Sr., two sons, Paul A. Jr., of Hampton, Va., and Franklin D. Jaffeux Sr., of Richmond, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Jones of Hampton, Va., and Mrs. Eleanora V. Beck, of Clarksville, Va., two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Cordle Davis, Mrs. Catherine Cordle Hague, one brother, James B. Cordle, all of Richmond, 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, where services will be held Monday at 3:30 P.M. Interment Dale Memorial Park.” Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Sunday, 10 March 1974 Page 7. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/829772030/
“Hague. Catherine Cordle Hague, 86, of Midlothian, Va., died Wednesday, May 18 1994. She is survived by her daughter, Eunice Hague Adams, Midlothian; her son, Raymond E. Hague Jr., of Georgia; her grandson, Troy Lynn Adams of Midlothian. She was a member of the Golden Age Bible Class of Cloverhill Baptist Church, Chesterfield, VA. She retired from Union Envelope Company of Richmond, Va. Her remains rest at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and where services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Interment Dale Memorial Park.” Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) Friday, 20 May 1994, Page B2, (digitized page 22) Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/832345068/?terms=%22Catherine%20Hague%22&match=1
“Cordle, John M. 73, of Miami. Private services were held, Van Orsdel Northside Chapel.” Published in The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) Friday, 6 January 1984, Page 3D (digitized page 43) Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/624636301/?terms=%22cordle%22&match=1
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