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George Edger Obituary
GREENVILLE — George Samuel Edger, age 91, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Oakley House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 19, 1926, in Greenville to the late Willie Edward and Hannah Diana (Beanblossom) Edger. On July 27, 1947, he married Ruby (Yoder) Edger at Coletown Congregational Christian Church and they enjoyed 68 years together.
George was employed at Westinghouse, Dairy Maid, and Fram. He retired from Fram in 1992. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of many organizations, including the Coletown Congregational Christian Church, American Legion, Huber Museum, Farm Power of the Past, Tri-State Gas Engine Association, and the Randolph County Antique Club. George enjoyed farming and collecting old tractors, especially Huber Tractors, making maple syrup, eating homemade ice cream and hunting mushrooms.
George was an honorably discharged World War II veteran, serving as an Army Private in the Engineering Aviation Battalion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby, son David Edger, daughter-in-law Jennifer Edger, granddaughter Cynthia Davidson and sister Marjorie Bailey.
George is survived by three sons, all of whom reside in Greenville: Charles "Sam" (Connie Bright) Edger, Steven (Brenda) Edger, and Mark (Sondra) Edger; grandchildren Jodi (Chris Durham) Edger, Alexandria Kentucky, Eric (Brandi) Edger of Greenville, Jason (Jennifer) Edger of Troy, Jeremy (Kristi) Edger, of Greenville, Adam (Evyn) Edger, Knoxville, Tennessee, Evan (Cora)Edger, Greenville, and three siblings: Arleda Emrick, Lloyd (Sharon) Edger, and Lenora Hittle.
A viewing will be held at the Coletown Congregational Christian Church, 2876 S.R. 571, Greenville, OH 45331 on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be at 12 p.m. at the church with Pastor Eric Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Union Cemetery. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Coletown Congregational Christian Church or State of the Heart Hospice of Greenville. For additional information and to view George's online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com
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Memories and Condolences
for George Edger
June 27, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Len and Diane Nealeigh
June 26, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Edger family at this sad time.
Sharon Foureman
June 23, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the Edger family.
Mary Benanzer Shrader
June 21, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathies to your entire family. Your State of the Heart Hospice Care volunteer.
Jack&Sherry Hunt
June 21, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Edger family at this sad time. Love Jack and Sherry Hunt
Tony Liette
June 21, 2018
This guy sure new a lot about Allis Chalmer tractors. Condolences to the family.
He was a great friend of my father
June 21, 2018
I sure will miss George . Spend a lot of time running around looking at farm machinery. Family in my thoughts & prayers. Chad Shafer
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