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1918
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2010
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ROBERT EDGCOMB Obituary
Born Aug. 13, 1918, in Knoxville, to Roy W. and Gladys Glover Edgcomb, Bob was a graduate of Knoxville High School and Elmira Business Institute.
A veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific, Bob attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bob served as postmaster in Knoxville for 25 years and also worked at W.H. Edgcomb and Sons in Knoxville. He was a 70 year member and past master of Cowanesque Lodge #351-F & AM and Coudersport Consistory A.A.S.R. A long time scouter, Bob served as cub master of Pack 22; former member of Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company; member of Howard S. Lines VFW, Knoxville; former Knoxville Borough Council member; an active volunteer for Little League baseball; local historian and always active in civic matters.
Survived by his wife of 63 years, Hazel Perry Edgcomb; son, Brian W. (Cheryl) Edgcomb of Knoxville; daughter, Donna J. (Doug) Kosa of Ulysses; grandchildren, Shannon M. (David) Kemp of Knoxville, James R. (Michelle) Edgcomb of Lawrenceville, Joshua Kosa of Ulysses, Elaine (Jeremy) King of Charlotte, N.C. Kaitlyn (Matthew) Long of Genesee; four great-grandsons, Christian, Coen, Carsyn Kemp and Kaleb Long; special nieces and nephew, Hilma (Keith) Cooper of Wellsboro, Mary Williams of Elmira, N.Y., Judy (John) Griggs of Haymarket, Va., Alan (Diane ) Forsberg of Wellsville, N.Y. Bob was predeceased by his sister, Helen Edgcomb Forsberg and is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, several cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The family respectfully requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be sent to Cub Scout Pack 22, c/o Brandi Fitzwater, Treasurer, 4410, Rt. 49, Knoxville, Pa. 16928. Arrangements are in care of the Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT EDGCOMB
Sandra Cizek-Wood & family
January 15, 2010
Dear Brian, Cheryl, and family:
We are so sorry to hear about Brian's Dad. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill & Linda Geise
January 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
John and Judy Griggs
January 15, 2010
Uncle Bob was a kind and gentle man . We will never forget how he checked on our Mother and Dad every day after he retired and how faithful he was to see how our Father was doing daily, after Mother died. He was a wonderful brother...........
Our prayers go out to all of you, Hazel, Brian and Cheryl, Donna and Doug and all the grands...........
Tammy Reigh
January 15, 2010
Cheryl,Brian,and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. So many times I miss the "good" 'ol days of time spent with you.
January 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love and God bless you.
Alan and Diane Forsberg
Lin Creighton
January 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brian & Wilma Cary
January 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . God Bless.
Paul & Connie Shaw
January 15, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Karen Steadman & Family
January 15, 2010
The Robert Edgcomb Family: Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Bob will surely be missed. He was a great asset to Knoxville. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Debra Losey
January 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marianna Sutley and family
January 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anna Preston
January 15, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
David & Linda Wolfe
January 15, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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