Edgar Bear" Root's Obituary
EDGAR “KEGGAR BEAR” ROOT, age 84, of London, Kentucky formerly of Rochester, Michigan, passed on December 13, 2013. Born in Lynch, Kentucky, June 4, 1929. He was predeceased by wives Lillian and Donna. Survived by current wife Estelle and Children Debra Ann Bommer, Carolyn (Terry) Zuhlke, Keith (Tasha Ireland) Root and 8 Step Children. Brother of: Edward, Archie Jr., James, Dan, Amon, Della, Evelyn, Brenda, Lois, Betty and the Late Melvin Root and Mary Susan Fortney. 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Retired from The Ford Motor Company, he enjoyed playing cards and racing horses.
Visitation will be held Monday, Dec 16th, 5 to 9 at Hopcroft Funeral Home, Hazel Park Chapel. Services will be Tuesday at Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Christian Memorial Cemetery.
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