Garfield James Edmonds III

Born the son of Garfield J. Edmonds Jr. and Lois S. Edmonds (Freed), Gar grew up in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. He graduated from Roxborough High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University at State College, PA, in 1972.

After graduation, Gar pursued his passion for manufacturing and distributing metal fasteners and spent most of his career building his business, Alloy & Stainless Fasteners. Founded in Houston, Alloy & Stainless grew to have locations in Texas, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, and The Netherlands. Up until his death, Gar had no plans to retire, and was always exploring new ways to expand his businesses.

Gar’s second home, for nearly thirty years, was Second Baptist Church-Woodway campus in Houston. He participated in Bible studies, served in the Angels of Light Christmas charity, played a wiseman in the Christmas pageants, and attended weekly Saturday night dinners with his friends from Second Baptist. Gar loved singing and could be heard joyfully hitting every note in service, especially Christmas carols!

Traveling was Gar’s other passion. He had visited every continent and loved to tell stories from his many travels. He especially loved traveling with his daughter, Callie, to Maui, Hawaii and Breckenridge, CO.

Of all of his accomplishments, Gar was most proud of being a father and grandfather. He never missed a day picking up his daughter, Callie, from school and eagerly attended every event that was important to her. In later years, he would often drive from Houston to Austin to enjoy a simple meal and spend time with Callie, Ian, and Owen.

Gar is survived by his beloved daughter, Callie E. O’Donnell, her husband, Ian, and grandson, Owen, of Austin, TX. Also survived by his mother, Lois S. Michael, of Richlandtown, PA, brother Kenneth K. Edmonds (Emily) of Souderton, PA, and sister, Stacy Edmonds, of Wyndmoor, PA. He is preceded in death by his father, Garfield J. Edmonds Jr., stepmother, Lorraine C. Edmonds, and stepfather, Lavern S.”Mike” Michael.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Hankamer Chapel of Second Baptist Church (6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057) at 10am on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

A visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Whitemarsh Wayside Chapel, 1151 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1151 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002. An interment will occur Friday, March 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002.

Gar loved his Alloy & Stainless Fasteners company shirts and cheerful colors. Attendees are welcome to wear their Alloy & Stainless red t-shirts or the color of their choice.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Gar’s memory to Meals on Wheels or a charity that has special meaning to you.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lambfuneralhomeinc.com for the Edmonds family.