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Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

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Jackson, Mississippi

Allan Edgar Obituary

Allan Edgar

Brandon

Allan George Edgar, Jr passed away on Tuesday, July 9 in Brandon at the age of 79. He was born in Jackson on June 5, 1934 to the late Allan George Edgar, Sr and Edna Mullet Edgar of Jackson. He graduated from Central High School in 1952 and Ole Miss in 1956. He married Carolyn Horton Edgar of Ripley, MS on June 8, 1957.

His career at Jackson Paper Company included positions as Chairman of the Board and Vice President. After retirement, he pursued one of his passions by working at Juniker Jewelry Company.

Allan was a ruling elder of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson for many years. He also made numerous missions trips with Evangelism Explosion throughout eastern Europe.

He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Edgar.

A loving, devoted and affectionate husband and father, Allan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; daughter Ashley Ferguson and her husband Shaun; son Allan Edgar and his wife Heatherly; son Stephen Edgar; two sisters, Marilyn Wilson and Janis Cole; a grandson, Christian Jayroe; three granddaughters, Brooke Ferguson, Anna Edgar and Evie Edgar; goddaughter Annette Rand; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday July 12, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. Visitation will be Friday morning between 9:30 and 11:00 AM at the church. Interment will follow the service in Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Arrangements are under the direction of Wright and Ferguson.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Mission to the World.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Jul. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Allan Edgar

18 Entries

Ellen Fleming Guillory

March 3, 2014

Carolyn, I was saddened to learn of Allen's passing. I worked with him at the Dresden Exhibit. He was a dear and enjoyed my cooking. He spoke so lovingly of you. I was thankful that I came to know him. I believe you may have taught my sister, Mary Douglas Fleming at Watkins in the 50's. Please convey my condolences to the rest of your family. Allen will remain a joyful memory for me. Sincerely, Ellen Guillory.

Jim Hunt

July 18, 2013

Allan and I pledged Pike at Ole Miss in 1952 and graduated together in 1956. He was president of the fraternity in our Junior year. Condolences to his family.

Kay Kay Fortenberry

July 15, 2013

I got to know him him thru Junkier's Jeweler. He most one of the most polite and genuie man I know. He will be missed greatly.

Marion Silber

July 12, 2013

Gary and I got to know Allan through Juniker's and we absolutely loved him. I read of his death tonight in the First Epistle and was so sad we missed his funeral. Allan and I shared a love of cameos and enjoyed sharing our special cameos with one another. We will miss him so much until we join him in Heaven!!Our love to you and our prayers. We know your hearts ache to say goodbye as do ours!!

Amy Hooks

July 12, 2013

Allen patiently helped me select my engagement ring several years ago at Junikers. He's often crossed my mind because of his kind and gentle nature. I was so hopeing to maybe see him here at the store today, instead, I was greeted with his picture and same lovely smile along with the news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
They don't make them like him anymore,, he was a truly a dandy!

July 12, 2013

We all loved Allan. He called on our printing company for years.This photo is exactly how I remember him. Laughing and joking. May God Bless his family at this sad time.
Darlyn Taylor
West Monroe, LA
TriStar Graphics

Greg Hagerman

July 12, 2013

Mr. Edgar was one of the finest individuas I have ever known. He will be deeply missed.

Melanie Broom

July 11, 2013

Mrs. Cole,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family during this time. May God give each of you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Mary Hitchins

July 11, 2013

Sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a good friend of my husband at Jackson Paper, and always a help at Juniker's. God Bless You.

July 11, 2013

Allan will fit well into the joyous friendship of heaven with our Savior. He was always a great encouragement to me and an inspiration when we roomed together on a missions trip to Poland and Ukraine.

Tom Whetstone
Chesapeake, VA

Tom Wright

July 11, 2013

Allan was a good friend and he will be deeply missed, though I know I will see my friend again one day.

Catron Williams

July 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially my friend Steven during this difficult time. I truly loved this sweet man.

Dottie Palmer

July 11, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Allan will be missed by all who knew him, but he is now rejoicing in his heavenly home, free of all earthly trials, and basking in the glory of his Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ.

July 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Janis Cole and family in Allan's passing. I can tell he was much loved and will be greatly missed. May you all be comforted by our great LORD at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless, LeVada, Wyn, and Barry Grantham

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

July 11, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Hank Terry

July 11, 2013

Allan was a long time friend starting in Central Presbyterian Church and continuing thru Central High School as a classmate. Memories will continue of his good works during his life.

Susan Landry

July 11, 2013

May you and your family be comforted during this painful time. Sending prayers and sincere condolences~
Susan Landry

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