Edward Clay Lomax, Jr.

Edward Clay Lomax Jr., 65, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 24, 2011.  The husband of Darlene Lomax.

Edward was born May 4, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; he was the son of the late Edward Clay and the late Emma Louise Lomax.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jim Lomax of Oregon; three sisters, Gloria Davis of California, Theda Saucier of Mississippi and Jackie Clay of Michigan: one brother; John Lomax of Colorado.

Edward was preceded in death by an infant son Patrick and one sister Doris.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children\"™s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org or the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia, 2224S Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA., 24014, www.rmheswva.org.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.