Harry Dale Edgy

Harry Dale Edgy, 76, of Waynesville, GA passed away on July 11^th 2023 surrounded by loved ones at  Golden Isles Hospice of Brunswick.  

Harry was born on October 27^th 1946 in his parents home. He was the seventh child of Elliott Calvin  Edgy and Ruby Strickland Edgy. He was reared on a hundred acre farm that belonged to his  grandparents from his mother’s side of the family, General Jackson and Mamie Strickland. It was there  that he learned the skills of working for a living, and learned there was no such thing as a ‘free lunch.’  If you wanted anything you had to earn it by the sweat of your brow.  

He became a businessman at an early age, buying a candy bar for a nickel, then selling it at school for a dime. This is until the principal called him in the office and told him he was “commercializing” the  school too much and the sales had to stop! He then negotiated with the principal to let him work in the  lunchroom for free meals and five dollars per month. He was so successful at pouring the milk that he  held the job four years, until graduating from Nahunta High School, Class of 1964.  

He then left this area to find a home and occupation to provide for himself and his future family. He  settled in Fernandina Beach, Fl. This is where he met the love of his life, his soul mate and helpmate  Rose Ann Roberts. Harry believed that this was the woman that God had created especially for him.  

They wed June 24^th 1967. They celebrated 56 beautiful years of marriage. He felt she was always there for him and “stood by her man.”  

Together Harry and Rose owned and operated a beauty shop, “Styles by Rose Ann” for 35 years in  Fernandina Beach, FL. Harry was employed by Container Corporation for 10 years. He then went on to work for Anheuser Busch, where he was a dedicated, loyal, and valuable employee for 36 years. He  retired June 1^st 2010 and returned to live on the land of his ancestors until his death. He was an avid  gardener. The ground around his beautiful home attest to his skills of meticulous landscaping. 

Harry was meticulous and desired perfection in all that he did. He expected no less from others. He was a man of his word, whatever he said he would do, you could consider it done. He found great  enjoyment from composing and writing poetry. Two of his favorite poems are entitled “Marriage” and  “I Remember.” The “Marriage” poem has been recited during many wedding ceremonies. He took  great pleasure in reading and sharing the poems with others.  

Harry was a member of Lulaton Baptist Church for many years. He was ordained as a deacon there and helped with leading the song services as well as serving in many other areas of responsibility. He later  became a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. There he also served as a deacon and helped lead  singing. He sang in the adult choir using his God given talent to sing solos acappella, blessing many  who heard him.  

Along with his wife Rose Ann Edgy, he is survived by his sons, Lester (Beverly), Anthony (Sara), and  daughter Annette Campbell. He had five grandchildren Rebecca (Michael), Rachel (Hunter), Jacob,  Meredith, and Jared. He had two great grandchildren Kimberlynn and Keelynn. He is also survived by  his brothers and sister-in-laws, Claude Edgy (Theresa), Clayton Edgy (Joyce), Marshall (Debra), and  Dot Edgy as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives,a host of friends, and his beloved dog,  Cookie.  

Memorial services will be held at Pine Ridge Baptist Church 15 Nimitz Drive Brunswick, GA on  Saturday July 15^th 2023 at 11:30am, with visitation one hour prior to service (10:30am). Pastor Michael

Gibbs and Pastor Felix Haines officiating the service. Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta Georgia handled  the arrangements. Sympathies may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com .