A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 6 in the chapel of First Baptist Church.
Mr. Edgerton was a member of First Baptist Church and the Caldwell Sunday school class. He was a graduate of N.C. State University and retired from Burlington Industries with 40 years of service.
Mr. Edgerton was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Christine C. Edgerton, 1 brother and 4 sisters.
Mr. Edgerton is survived by his sons, David J. Edgerton, Jr. and wife, Allison of Charlotte, Mark D. Edgerton and wife, Lori of Waxhaw and four grandchildren; Kyle, Leah, Andrew and Kendall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401 or to the American Diabetes Association, 222 S. Church St., Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home N. Elm St. is assisting the family.