Edgar Wilmon Smith

Edgar Wilmon Smith 1927 - 2009 Edgar Wilmon Smith,81, of Twin Falls, passed away at his home on July 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 27, 1927 in Pearl River County Mississippi, the son of Edgar T. and Laverna Dedeaux Smith. On October 14, 1988 her married Jessie McCall. They enjoyed traveling and working with their fruit trees and roses. Edgar worked for the VA Hospital in Gulf Port, Mississippi, retiring after 17 plus years as an aid. He loved animals, especially his horses and dogs. Ed was a people person, who never knew a stranger. He always enjoyed talking to people and trying to brighten their day, no matter the situation. Ed served our county during the Korean War, and was a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also served people by serving as a transportation specialist for the office on aging at CSI. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving are his wife - Jessie of Twin Falls, Sons - Mitchell Smith of Kimberly, James Smith of Twin Falls, daughters - Laura Jean Sones and Rita Frye, both of Poplarville, MS, brothers - Dale of Van Cleve, MS, Dwight of Mendenhall, MS, and David of St. Petersburg, FL, along with 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Horace Smith. Graveside memorial services will be held, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. at the RockCreekVeteransCemetery in Hansen. Services are under the loving direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.