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James C. Edgerton, 85, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away November 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Health Center in Boardman.

James was born December 22, 1934 in Salem, OH, son of the late Gilbert and Harriet Triem Edgerton.

He was a 1952 graduate of Salem High School. Following graduation, James proudly joined the US Navy, and honorably served as Navy corpsman, US Navy Deep Sea Diver before retiring as a Chief Petty officer having received the bronze star as well as numerous additional accommodations. After retirement, he worked at his family's business Edgerton Heating and Cooling in Salem and later alongside his wife at A Place for Paws in Columbiana. He was a proud member of the N.R.A. and White Tails Unlimited. He enjoyed coin collecting and working outdoors on his tractor.

James is survived by his wife Danielle Edgerton; two sons, Charles (Pattie) Edgerton of Virginia Beach, VA, Jacob Edgerton of Salem; three daughters, Angela Edgerton of Grand Junction, CO, Elizabeth Edgerton and Serena Edgerton both of Canfield; brother, Bill (Evelyn) Edgerton of Salem; two grandchildren, Mikala Simpson and Ashur Edgerton and two great grandchildren, Duke and Keeley.

A funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday December 22, 2020 at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. James will be buried with full honors at the Arlington National Cemetery.