Edgar Arlee Abbott , age 86, of Pomeroy, OH, went to be with his Lord, on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the Overbrook Rehabilitation Center, in Middleport. Edgar was a co-founder of Foreman and Abbott Heating and Cooling, with his brother-in-law, Lawrence Foreman. He was also a member of the Bethel Worship Center, in Tuppers Plains and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Edgar was born on April 27, 1928, a son to the late Arlee and Trecie (Sharp) Abbott. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Horace "Bud" Abbott.

Edgar is survived by his wife, Jane Abbott; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Rhonda Abbott, of Jackson, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Paul Rice, of Pomeroy, OH; grandchildren, Shawn and Ashley Rice, Steven and Nichole Rice, Matthew and Shawna Abbott and Stacy and Shane Bentley; and seven great-grandchildren.

Edgar's life will be celebrated with a time of fellowship with family and friends on Sunday, October 5, 2014, from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., at the Kountry Resort (formerly Royal Oak) Dining Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in Edgar's memory to the Mid Valley Christian School, 500 N. Second Ave., Middleport, OH, 45760.

The family has entrusted Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, of Point Pleasant, WV with their care. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting: www.crowhussellfh.com.