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Donald Ray Edge

May 1, 1948 — March 25, 2024

Forsyth

Donald Ray “Donnie” Edge, 75, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. Graveside services will be held, Friday, March 29, 2024 at 1:00PM, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens, Highway 41 North, Forsyth, Georgia, with the Reverend Brian Moore officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth.    

Donnie was born May 1, 1948, in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Charles and Helen Edge.  He retired as a Lieutenant after thirty-six years of service with the Georgia Department of Corrections.  Donnie was well-respected by both his peers and his inmates, as well as anyone else who knew him.  He was an Elvis fan and a fitness buff.  He kept in shape by lifting weights and enjoyed horseback riding.  Donnie was known as a pool shark, but he will be remembered for his love for his family.  

In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death by his son, Shane Edge, and stepmother Jane Herndon Edge.  He leaves behind his son, Justin Edge of High Falls, Georgia; daughter, Brianna Edge (Tim Pancake) of Byron, Georgia; three grandchildren, Jayce Edge, Maverick Pancake, and Pierce Lamb; brother, Jerry Edge (Ann) of Oxford, Georgia; sisters, Debra Edge Holland, Kathy Starr (Bill), and Sandra Buice (Eddie), all of Forsyth; brother, Keith Edge (Celeste) of Forsyth; stepbrother, Phillip Herndon (Cathy) of Forsyth; and his significant other, Emma Mullis of Forsyth.  

Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express your condolences. 

Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main Street Forsyth has charge of the arrangements.   
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Friday, March 29, 2024

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