Fred Lewis Edgmon
Fred Lewis Edgmon, 79, died Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Born June 30, 1939, in Chattanooga to the late Lee and Dovie (Lansford) Edgmon, he grew up in Collegedale and graduated from Ooltewah High School in 1958. He attended The University of Tennessee, Tennessee Wesleyan College and studied at Middle Tennessee State University. He went on to begin a successful construction and real estate development business. He built many homes in the region, developed various subdivisions and was involved in many other real estate endeavors.
Fred was preceded in death by his five siblings, Virginia Edgmon, Raye Edgmon, Joe Edgmon, Kathryn Steen and Marchie Edgmon.
He is survived by his only child, Allison Edgmon (Marc) Cromie; grandchildren, Jacqueline Elder Bickerstaff (Ellie) and Augustus Howard Bickerstaff V (Ward); and three step-grandchildren, Hayden Grace Cromie, Kali Lauren Cromie and Marc William Cromie, Jr.; former wife Pamela Helms Edgmon; two nieces, Sandra Steen and Raye Lynn Malzhan; and nephew, James Steen.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Hall officiating. A private burial will be following.
In lieu of flowers, please donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org), McKamey Animal Center (McKameyanimalcenter.org) or a charitable organization of your choice.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 12, from 12-2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.