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Fred Moore Edgar
Sept. 4, 1940 - Sept. 13, 2023
CHARLESTON - Fred Moore Edgar, 83, of Charleston, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.
Fred was born September 4, 1940 in Tuscola, the son of Cecil and Elizabeth Oni Moore Edgar. He married Becky Miller on May 10, 2003 in Maui, HI.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Edgar of Charleston; sons: Todd Edgar of Charleston, Jed (Angela) Edgar of Charleston; grandson, Luke Edgar; brother, Jim (Brenda) Edgar; nephew, Brad (Stacey) Edgar; niece, Elizabeth Lowe; and special pet "Chance".
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom Edgar.
Fred graduated from Charleston High School and Eastern Illinois University. He was a Health Administrator for many years.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Moose Club, Elks Club, Masonic Lodge, and Charleston Country Club.
Fred was an avid golfer and attended the Masters several times. He enjoyed watching Illini Basketball and Oklahoma Football; was a Cub's fan; loved to walk his dog; loved to travel and visit National Parks with Becky; and loved spending time with family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Family Worship Center, 411 Jackson Avenue, Charleston. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will be in the Humboldt Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the Charleston VFW Post and American Legion Post and U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Fox Ridge Foundation or the Coles County Animal Shelter.
Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.hilligossshraderfh.com.
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Don yost
September 13, 2024
Fred was a dear friend for many years and I miss his friendship.
I enjoyed playing golf which included going to the masters.
I also enjoyed discussing local ,State and National issues.
We had a group that met occasionally which included Tim Yow , Eli Sidwell, Fred and myself .
Fred helped many people and was glad to do it.
He was so incredibly proud of his Brother Governor Jim Edgar.
When Fred Married Becky she made him extremely happy and he loved her very much.
As I honor Fred today it is wonderful to recall our friendship and I will always remember our many Happy
Times together.
Fred was a Good man and he stood tall among his peers and served his Community, State , and Nation as a decorated Patriot during the Vietnam
era.
Don Yost
Janice Grewell
September 19, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with Fred's family as they navigate life without him. He was a good friend throughout the many years we have known him. May he rest in peace.
Don and Jan Grewell
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