Vester "Jay" Neal Edgar, 86, passed away with his family by his side, May 7, 2025 at Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon.
Born May 3, 1939 in Wood River, he was the son of Horrace and Geraldine (Neal) Edgar.
Jay had been employed at General Motors for 30 years including the plants in St. Louis, MO and Bowling Green, KY before retiring in 1988. He enjoyed working on and restoring vintage cars as well as fishing and camping. He loved his dog, "Spike."
Surviving are a son, Jeff Edgar, Sr. of Wood River; daughter, Joyce Brueggeman of Easy Alton; four grandchildren, Courtney Brueggeman of Wood River, Jordan Brueggeman of O'Fallon, IL, Jeff Edgar, Jr. of Brighton, Joshua Edgar of Brighton; great grandchildren, Jeffrey Edgar, III, Jensen Edgar, Jade Edgar, Joshua Edgar, Jr., Jarrett Edgar; and a sister, Vesta Witt of Alton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jay Edgar; son-in-law, Clay Brueggeman; and two brothers, Gerald and Frank Edgar.
Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service at 12 pm, Monday, May 12 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Chaplain Tony Boos will officiate.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation or HavaHeart Rescue.
