Obit of Edgar, James R. "Jim" - Stephens County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 30 Jan 2005 Return to Stephens County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/stephens/stephens.htm ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Duncan Banner 13 Aug 2002 James R. 'Jim' Edgar James R. "Jim" Edgar, 88, of Duncan died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, in Wilkins Nursing Center. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Craig Christina officiating and the Rev. Jody Hilliard assisting. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Carter-Smart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Edgar was born Aug. 9, 1914, in Addington, to Jessie and Irene Ryan Edgar. He married Athaline Smith on June 17, 1938, in DeRidder, La. Mr. Edgar was a member of the Duncan Masonic Lodge No. 60 for 64 years, York Rite, and a member of the Red Red Rose. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Duncan. He loved to garden. Mr. Edgar was highly respected by his siblings and family. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Athaline, of the home; a daughter, Sharon Barron of Duncan; a daughter-in-law, Mary V. Edgar; a brother, John P. Edgar of Comanche; four grandchildren, Kevin Barron, Lovetta Melendez, Sarah Wheeler and Jeanne Barry; and three great-grandchildren, Ryan Melendez, Allison Barry and Johnny Barry. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Patrick; a brother, Jessie Paul Edgar; three sisters, Elizabeth Ray, Mary Smith and Bernice Edgar; and two grandsons. Bearers will be nephews. Memorial contributions may be made the First Baptist Church Building Fund. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Stephens County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/stephens/stephens.htm