Doyle W. Edgar, age 84, a lifelong resident of Bloomsburg, died on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2012 a resident of Orangeville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice.
Doyle was born on Thursday, December 1, 1927 in Bloomsburg, a son of the late William B. and Ethel (Fawber) Edgar. Throughout his younger years he attended the Bloomsburg Area Schools. Following his education, he joined the United States Navy on February 14, 1945 and served on the aircraft carrier, USS Saratoga, during World War II. After serving his country for two years, he returned home in 1947 and began working for the Magee Carpet Company. In 1952, he became the owner of Edgar's Plumbing and Heating Company until 1968. Following his self-employment, he was employed by Bloomsburg University working in the Maintenance Department until his retirement in 1988. Doyle and his wife, Kathryn, enjoyed spending their retirement years traveling in their Holiday Rambler across the country for over 16 years.
In addition to his enjoyment of retirement, Doyle was very dedicated and greatly enjoyed volunteering at the EOS Therapeutic Riding Center in Buckhorn. He was a member of the Saddle Rock Rod & Gun Hunting Camp in Central, also a member of the Caldwell Consistory, the Washington Lodge #264 F&AM, the Bloomsburg American Legion Post #273, the AARP, a member of the former Rescue Fire Company, and also the Bloomsburg Fireman's Relief. He attended the Shiloh Bible Church in Almedia, and was a member of the Happy Group Retirees.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a sister, Naomi Witchey.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Kathryn G. Gunter, having been married on May 21, 1949 at the First Baptist Church in Bloomsburg. Also surviving are two sons: William H. Edgar and wife, Pam, of Lightstreet; and David W. Edgar and wife, Michele, of Mt. Pleasant Twp.; four grandchildren: Nadia D. Edgar of Mountain Top; Alison Maxwell and husband, David, of Baltimore; Brent L. Edgar of Catawissa and Ryan Edgar and wife, Jennifer, of Espy; two great-grandchildren: Aubrey Edgar and Oscar Maxwell; and expecting the arrival of a great-grandson in June; and two sisters also survive: Maryanna Williams of Espy; and Rhoda Richenderfer of Bloomsburg.
A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. from the Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church Street (Almedia), Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Tuesday, May 29 at 3 p.m. from the Shiloh Bible Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Lyon and family friend, Elder Charles Dyer, officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to: E.O.S. Therapeutic Riding Center, 288 Dahl Rd., Bloomsburg; the Shiloh Bible Church, 123 Church St., Bloomsburg; or Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg.