Joseph Edward "Eddie" Almaroad

August 6, 1950 - March 14, 2018

Joseph Edward "Eddie" Almaroad, 67, of Bristol, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his residence. He was a life long resident of Bristol, VA and was a son of the late Charlie and Maude Almaroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, C.J. Almaroad, Kenneth Almaroad, Frank Almaroad, and James Almaroad. Eddie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Bristol Compressors. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Bristol, VA. He enjoyed bird watching and woodworking. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Debra Cadle Almaroad; one step-daughter, Carla Montgomery and her husband, Bob, of Bristol, TN; five grandchildren, Jessa Grubbs, Michael Montgomery, Ali Montgomery, Emmaline Montgomery, and Madelyn Montgomery; two great grandchildren, Jakson Grubbs and Braylee Charlton; one sister, Margaret Stout; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Pastor Jeffery Carrico and Pastor Wallace Amos; and three canine companions, Tigger, Zoey, and Peppy LePew. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 6:45 PM Monday, March 19, 2018 at the First Assembly of God, Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM Monday at the church. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN. Military graveside rites will be performed by the U.S. Army National Guard Honor Guard and the V.F.W. Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the funeral home to help pay for funeral expenses.