BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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Jimmie Edgington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 25, 2017.

Jimmie Loyd Edgington, 76, of Queen Creek, Arizona, died April 19, 2017, at 12:19 p.m., in Sun City, Arizona. He was born December 18, 1940, in Everton, Missouri, the oldest son of the late John and Betty (Darst) Edgington and brother to Bob, late, Phillip and Tommy Edgington. He attended Ash Grove High School where he played baseball, basketball, football and track. In track, he held the state record of 136' 7" for discus in 1958 until recently. He also played semi- pro baseball before joining the Army. He was a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the Army when he left after 14 years of service. He was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, and Indochina. He knew his passion was in aviation, so when he left the Army he worked for the State of Arizona, Department of Transportation as a chief pilot until he retired in 2004. Then he worked for Internal Revenue Service where he receives a federal pension. He was married six times and had four children: Janice, Sharon, Vickie and Brandon Edgington. Interment with military honors will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, California on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 1:15 p.m.

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May 29, 2017

I miss my Dad.

May 21, 2017

To my sweet Brother in Love who always made his little brother Phil smile with joy for all the visits we had with you. I remember you hitting the ball almost to I35 from the Southridge park the day before our wedding. The Coda's and Edgington's tied forever that day. So happy you are with John Tommy and Phil... Great men in heaven. Will LOVE YOU forever. Georgina Edgington

May 2, 2017

Vickie

" I love you , this is not goodbye , it's I'll see you later "

May 2, 2017

Vickie Edgington

" I love you , this is not goodbye it's I'll see you later"

May 1, 2017

Janice Edgington

I love you Dad. Flying high once again.

April 28, 2017

Pat

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort by pouring out your heart to God in prayer, knowing that He cares for you. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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