Jeffery Lynn Edgell, 71, of Union City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital surrounded by his wife and children.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Sherwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation in Union City from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Jeff was born on March 28, 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Joseph C. and Jeannette (Durham) Edgell. He grew up in Sherwood and graduated from Union City High School in 1967. He married Ann E. Tiffany on September 18, 1971 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Union City. He served honorably in U.S. Army from 1967-70 and was stationed at Ft. Eustis in Virginia. He had been employed by Albright’s Lumber in Union City and Walter’s Building Supply in Coldwater, from which he retired in 2004. After retirement, Jeff continued to assist others with all types of home projects.
In his free time, Jeff enjoyed golfing, woodworking, fishing, hunting for Petoskey stones, traveling, camping, spending time with his family and attending grandchildren’s sporting events. Jeff was a family man at heart. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and became a father-figure to many people. Jeff’s smile and cheerfulness were contagious and he became a friend to everyone he met. He was a member at the Turtle Creek Golf Course, the American Legion #196 in Union City, and volunteered with United Commercial Travelers.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Ann, his daughter, Carla Edgell and granddaughter Sophia Edgell of Marshall, his son, Brad (Tricia) Edgell and grandchildren Nolan and Vivian Edgell of Kalamazoo, his brother, Kenneth (Joyce) Edgell of TX, his sister, Linda (Bob) Burgett, of Union City, his sister-in-law, Mary Cockrell of FL, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bronson Battle Creek Cancer Center, 300 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 or to Union City American Post 196, PO Box 94, Union City, MI 49094.
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