Edgar McDonald Liptrap, 85, of 805 N. Beverly Ave., Covington, Virginia, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Liptrap was born July 27, 1936 in Waynesboro, a son of the late Charles Clifton and Carrie Virginia Jack Liptrap.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Gladys Ryder and Willie; two brothers, George (Cliff) Liptrap and wife, Bobbie, and Charles (Big Charlie) Liptrap.

He was an iron worker and was big in the union, as well as a tree surgeon. He attended Lone Star Advent Christian Church in Sharon.

He helped replot the cemetery at Green Valley Church, was an avid outdoorsman master angler and was a musician who loved county and bluegrass. He was a people person - all were welcome, had show dogs, and loved his family.

In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

Surviving are his son, Kenneth Liptrap and wife, Julie of Hot Springs; a daughter, Donna Lesher and husband, Big Ed of Covington; four grandchildren: John Liptrap of Stocksdale, NC, Luke Liptrap of Hot Springs, Edward F. Lesher III of Covington, and Jessica Jean Lesher of Roanoke; two great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and lots of friends.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Anthony Lowry officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service on Monday at Arritt Funeral Home.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.