Edgar Givhan Frost

Edgar Givhan (E.G.) Frost died at the age of 85 on October 24, 2017 at his home in Calera, Alabama following a long illness. He was born on June 29, 1932 in Calera, Alabama where he was a life-long resident. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Norma Jean Wilson Frost, his parents Edgar Frost and Elizabeth Lowery Frost and his sister Amelia Lum. He is survived by his son James Edgar Frost (Jeanise) and daughter Nena F. Sanders (Tommy); five grandchildren Jill Anna Newton, Kimberly S. Davey (Ian), Janet P. Butler (Jeremy), Kennan Edgar Frost Sanders (Andrea), James William Givhan Frost; five great-grandchildren Eva Davey, Kayla Butler, Trevor Butler, and Nora Sanders; two sisters, Dora Grace Frost and Julia Wilson (Hal); and a number of nieces and nephews. E.G. was known for his love of the outdoors as an avid hunter, fisherman, baseball and golf “coach”, and farmer. His love for his family was immeasurable and he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked at Martin Marietta (Blue Circle) for approximately 40 years and was a veteran of the Korean War. Family will receive friends on October 26, 2017 at 6 P.M. with the funeral service held on October 27, 2017 at 10 A.M. at Rockco Funeral Home, Montevallo, Alabama. Contributions in memory of Mr. Frost may be made to The Branch at Mission Hills (building fund) in Alabaster, Alabama or to the Shriners Hospital for Children at www.shrinershospitals.org/Donate.