James L. Edge

James L. Jimmy Edge, 62, of 1639 Griffith Ave., Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2004, on the 18th hole of the Owensboro Country Club. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. and was the owner of the Innovative Filter Co. He had previously been self-employed for the past 30 years. He was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and was a U. S. Army veteran having served as a drill sergeant in the 100th Division of the Army Reserves. He very much loved his Roman Catholic faith. He was actively involved for over 40 years in youth athletics including coaching, league presidents, fundraising, and booster clubs. He loved his 17 years coaching in the Catholic Youth Football League. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, golfing, horse racing, fishing, and playing Texas Hold-em. He was preceded in death by his father, Alphonsus Edge on Sept. 4, 1984.

Surviving is his wife of 37 years, Sarah Steele Edge, his mother, Agnes Gertrude Edge of Owensboro, two daughters, Anne Michelle and her husband, Scott Jones of Russellville, Ky., and Laura Ruth Edge of Owensboro, five sons, Michael & his wife Tina Edge, James & his wife Jackie Edge, John Timothy Edge, Robert Andrew & his wife Katie Edge, and Nicholas Edge, all of Owensboro, six grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Jo Harmon of Temple City, Ca., and a brother, Pat Edge of Owensboro.

Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 1, at Blessed Mother Catholic Church with burial following in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday and after 8:30 A.M. Monday at Glenn Funeral Home. Prayers will be at 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made for masses, or to the Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Rd., Owensboro, Ky. 42303, or to the Passionist Nuns Monastery, 8564 Crisp Rd., Whitesville, Ky. 42378.