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Edgar Leroy Range

May 19, 1921 — December 27, 2017

Edgar Leroy Range, age 96, of Walnut Shade passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born May 19, 1921 in Katy,TX to Clement and Una (Clawson) Range. He married Velma McGrath October 29, 1945. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Department for 25 years until he retired. He was a hard worker and would help anyone in need. Edgar loved the Lord and enjoyed attending Pine Ridge Church and later Healing Rivers Full Gospel Church. He was very active in the church and enjoyed singing hymns. Edgar loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting deer and occasionally elk hunting in Colorado. He enjoyed fishing on lakes and streams. He was a dedicated family man and did his best to provide for the needs of his family. Edgar is survived by his children Arlie Range of Walnut Shade, Bob Range of Walnut Shade, Carl Range, his wife Shirley of Oak Grove, AR and Shirley Fitzpatrick, her husband Rick of Nixa; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Edgar is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Velma; two brothers; and three sisters; a granddaughter Lola Ward; and a daughter-in-law Earlene Range. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 Am Friday, December 29, 2017 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade following the service.
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Friday, December 29, 2017

10:00 - 11:00 am

Adams Funeral Home of Nixa

109 N Truman Blvd, Nixa, MO 65714

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Friday, December 29, 2017

Starts at 11:00 am

Adams Funeral Home of Nixa

109 N Truman Blvd, Nixa, MO 65714

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