6/28/1958 – 10/6/2026
Lawrence
Services for James Leroy Edgerton, 68, of Lawrence, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 E. 15th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
James died Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born June 28, 1958, in Lawrence, the son of Eugene and Charlene Faye Edgerton. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1977. He purchased R/T Body Shop in 1978 and began working in the drywall industry years later. He retired in 2014.
Jim found great joy in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and had a lifelong passion for cars. He treasured traveling and creating meaningful memories with his family. Above all, his grandchildren were the light of his life and brought him immeasurable happiness.
He married Peggy DaVatz on November 26, 1977, in Lawrence. She survives at their home.
Other survivors include his daughters, Tara Honeyman (Michael), Shawna Bowden (Mark), and Melissa Crum (Travis), all of Lawrence; eight grandchildren, Halie Honeyman, Carter Honeyman, Riley Honeyman, Tyler Bowden, Kayla Bowden, Shelby Crum, Presley Crum, and Lawna Crum; and two brothers, Gene Edgerton (Kathy) and Darrel Edgerton of Lawrence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Charlene Faye Edgerton.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place the following day at 2 p.m. Tuesday October 13, 2026 at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
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