Robert E. Edgar, 77, of Beach City, died Jan. 24, 2010, at Aultman Hospital, Canton, following a brief illness.
A son of the late Fred H. and Frances I. Edgar, Bob was born June 23, 1932, in Unionvale, Harrison County. As a young man, he entered the U.S. Army, where he was stationed at Panama. Following his tour of duty, he began a career that spanned for more than 25 years with the former Norfolk & Western Railroad as a brakeman on the rail line, and later held the position of conductor.
During his spare time and into retirement life, Bob devoted a great deal to Strasburg Masonic Lodge 604 of the F&AM. His active involvement within the organization led him to serve as the clubs master mason on two different occasions and serve as the clubs secretary for a number of terms. Additionally, he was active as a member of both the Scottish and York Rites and also held the position of past district education officer.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances Fran Edgar; children, Tina Garabrandt of Beach City and Fred (Judy) Edgar of Navarre; sisters, Martha Bulian and Evelyn Applegarth Carter, both of St. Clairsville; two grandchildren, Nikki (Nate) Seal of Beach City and Bryan (Lory) Garabrandt of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a stepgreat-granddaughter, Ashlyn.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Richard Edgar and Orville Edgar; and son-in-law, Bryan Garabrandt.
In keeping with Bobs wishes, cremation care will be handled through Geibs Tuscarawas Valley Crematory, Dover. Family will hold private services at a later date.
Those wishing to send the family personal condolences may do so by signing his online register at www.geibcares.com.
Family requests memorial contributions in his name be made to Strasburg Masonic Lodge 604, 140 S. Bodmer Ave., Strasburg 44680.
