Edgar Gene Pirtle, 83, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. Mr. Pirtle was a member and a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Rogersville where he is also a Sunday School Teacher. He served four years in the United States Air Force. After his service, he held a job at Chrysler Corporation, where he retired after thirty-four years. Edgar was known for his love of fishing, but one thing he loved above all else, his grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, February 7th at 3 p.m. in Rogersville Funeral Home Cemetery. Bertis Ray will be officiating.
Edgar is preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Gertrude Pirtle; several brothers and sister. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Pirtle; daughter, Sheila (Joe) McAlpin; son, Mike (Lisa) Pirtle; granddaughters, Farrah (Garrett) McGrew, Elizabeth Lynne McAlpin, Lori Beth McAlpin, Lyndsey (Grant) Bamburg; great-grandchildren, Roman, River Gene, Brady, Leighton; brother, Joe Pirtle; sisters, Shirley Haraway, Frances Pitts; numerous nieces and nephews.
Rogersville Funeral Home is assisting the family.
