Jonathan Dean Edgar's Obituary
Jonathan Dean Edgar, age 53, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 4:28 p.m. in his residence in Tulsa, OK.
Jonathan was born on December 22, 1969 in Sparta, IL, a son to Robert D. and Ruth A. (Price) Edgar. He spent over twenty years with Anessa Vance loving and taking care of each other until Anessa preceded him in death in August 2022. Jonathan was of the Methodist faith. He worked in: warehousing for several years, various book stores including Borders for five years, and took care of the woman he loved during her bouts of cancer. Jonathan was an avid Dallas Cowboys football fan and an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He enjoyed reading or listening to an eclectic array of books, and listening to music. Jonathan loved his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his parents, Robert D. (Ruth A.) Edgar of Sparta, IL; one brother, T. Neil (Julie) McCrary of San Antonio, TX; three aunts and uncles, Jim Price of Coulterville, IL, Mark Hutchings of Pomona, IL, and Bob (Shirley) Kelly of Sikeston, MO; several close friends, and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his partner, Anessa Vance; aunts and uncles, Donald (Betty) Gimber, Dwain (Beverly) Edgar and several cousins.
A memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Christine Lippert officiating. Interment will be at Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL, on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Coulterville VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post # 6865.
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