In memoriam: Steven 'Kelcie' Edwards, Division of Facilities
Steven "Kelcie" Edwards, retired access control manager in the Division of Facilities, passed away on Friday, April 3. He was 74 years old.
Edwards was born to the late Annie R. Edwards and Robert K. Edwards and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Edwards dedicated his life to the service of others. He was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Robert A. Owens DD827. Later, he served the Virginia Tech community for 22 years in the Division of Facilities.
He was a master mason and member of the Hunter's Lodge No. 156 and Craighill Lodge No. 160.
Edwards was devoted to his family as a husband, father, and grandfather and he and his wife, Melba, enjoyed traveling over the years by motorcycle and RV. He enjoyed flying a Stearman and was working to obtain his pilot's license.
Edwards is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melba; son Thomas M. Amos (Stacey); and grandson Nathan Amos.
He is preceded in death by his parents Annie R. Edwards and Robert K. Edwards.
Edwards’ full obituary can be found online.
Members of the university community who seek support or assistance are encouraged to contact these resources:
- TimelyCare
- Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557
- Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Referral to a campus cleric may be made through this office.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Anthem at 855-223-9277
- Aetna at 888-238-6232
- Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042
- Sentara Health Plans Vantage HMO at 800-899-8174
- Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233 (students) or 540-231-8878 (employees)
- Housing Services at 540-231-6205
- Residential Well-being at 540-231-1139
- Civil Rights Compliance at 540-231-2010
- Women's Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806
- University Ombuds Office at 540-231-3125
- Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson at 540-231-9573
