of Harrison, AR
March 7, 1935 - January 27, 2015
Fred Carroll Edmonson, age 79, of Harrison, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in Branson, Missouri. He was born March 7, 1935, in Harrison, the son of Samuel Lee and Zola (Riddle) Edmonson. Along with his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae (Cooper) Edmonson; a son, Danny Ray Edmonson; two sisters, Juanita Johnson and Dorothy Harris; and five brothers, John A., Samuel, Sonny, Jack and Howard Edmonson.
Fred attended CrossRoads Community Church. He graduated from Bergman High School where he played on the 1953 State Championship team. He was an E-4 veteran of the U. S. Army. He retired from Arkansas Power and Light Company, now Entergy. He loved playing his guitar; played at the Monarch Club for many years; and doing framing. He loved his family, especially taking care of his wife Virginia, who went before him just two months ago. They are now together, exactly where he wanted to be.
Fred is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Pat Andrews and Denise and Landus Dutton; his sisters, Martha Smith, Barbara Harness, and Bea Powers; five grandchildren, Tiffany Dutton, Jason Dutton, Brandon Andrews, Amber Curtis and Kasey Morgan; five great-grandchildren, Drew Curtis, Claire Curtis, Abigail Andrews, Anna Andrews and Lincoln Sims; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Pastor Johnny Walters officiating.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Pat Andrews, Landus Dutton, Jason Dutton, Tiffany Dutton, Kasey Morgan and Tommy Morgan.
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8 Condolence(s)
Jeannie (Steen) Maples
Friday, January 30, 2015
Debbie & family, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Forrest and Pat Jackson
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Dearest Debbie, so sorry for your loss, your Mom and Dad are together but it does leave an empty feeling for us left. I sure loved to hear him play the guitar. I'll never forget your kindness with my mom's passing , love you and your family's are in our thoughts and prayers. Forrest and Pat
Becky Elder
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
I'm so sorry for your lose your parents were such nice people we will be praying for your family
Pam and E.C. Moore
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Debbie and family and Denise and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Your father and mother were very special people who meant a lot to us.
Pam and E.C.
Dwain and Pat Harp
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Debbie and Denise and family
I'm so sorry about your loss, We loved Fred and Virgina both very much, they were a very special aunt and uncle. We love all of you.
Dwain and Pat
Cindy Wyatt
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Debbie, Pat and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be your comforter through the days ahead. CindyWyatt
Marvin and Bernice Blevins
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
We visited with Fred many times as he sat with his wife,he was such a faithful caregiver, Marvin also worked at AP&L when Fred worked there We have missed seeing him at the rest home since his wife passed.
We care.
Cheryl Mathis Markee
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Debbie, Denise, and Families -
God bless each of you, so sorry to hear of Fred's passing, but as the obituary said he's right where he wanted to be : with Virginia.
You're in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Fred, Virginia, and you girls are such a huge part of my childhood memories, family really. We all loved them and you girls. They'll be missed by many.
Much Love,
Cheryl