~ The News-Journal, Thursday, July 25, 2002
Councilman Jack Edrington dies-' He stood for a lot of good things in the community' A Campbellsville City Councilman of nearly four decades has died. John M. 'Jack' Edrington, 74, of Bell Avenue in Campbellsville died on Sunday in Campbellsville after an illness. A Campbellsville City Councilman since 1969 and on the ballot for re-election in November, Edrington wasalso a tireless champion of the families of police officers. Much of Edrington's later years were spent hoping that the murder of his son, Kentucky State Trooper John M. " Johnny " Edrington II, would someday be solved. Johnny Edrington was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 21, 1988. Campbellsville Police Chief Bill Cassell said Edrington understood that peace officers face danger every day and that their families must be committed to making the sacrifice of not having them home when they are needed." Many of us as young police officers found that we could go to Jack and he would lend an understanding ear" Cassell said. "He never judged, he just listened. " Cassell said Jack was always willing to praise someone for good work. On the other hand, he said, he never hesitated to offer words of caution. " He made sure that I listened to the community and policed the way the people wanted me to police them." Edrington cared about his community and all of it's people, Cassell said. He made sure that he attended council meetings, even when he had to start coming a half-hour early just to catch his breath after climbuing the stairs. " I will miss him", Cassell said. They may appoint someone to fill his chair, but they will never replace him. Former Campbellsville Mayor Robert L. Miller said Edrington was a very fine person and council member. We grew up together and went to school together, Miller said. His daughters and my daughters grew up together, too, so our families were close....and he sure did love his family. Miller said Edrington would always work hard at whatever chore he was assigned. Years ago, he said, councilmen were each assigned departments to oversee and they changed assignments regularly. He always did a great job., Miller said. He was always easy to get along with. This community will really miss Jack. Paul Osborne, who is Campbellsville current mayor, said that Edrington was a very faithful and loyal person as well as a personal friend. He was the type of council person who could come to my office and by the time he left we'd be on one page... either he'd convince me or I'd convince him. His absence will certainly leave a hole. Mike Ramsey, deputy chief of Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue, said Edrington had the community spirit in his heart. When he made decisions, he always attempted to do what was right, not what was politically correct. The things he was involved with made a difference, Ramsey said.Ramsey who was friends with Edringtons son Johnny before his death, said he considers Edrington first a friend. However, Ramsey also served on the City Council with him for six years. Jack's experience in knowing where we'd been helped to show where we're going. Henry Lee, who along with being the city's accountant is also Edrington's nephew, said he knows of no one else as conscientious as his uncle. He was very proud of Campbellsville and very cooperative as a councilman, Lee said He stood for a lot of the good things in the community. On a more personal note, Lee said, his uncle was a man who really loved his family, his community and his church. Son of the late Henry Stuart Edrington and Eloise Smith Edrington, Edrington was born in Taylor County on Dec. 19, 1927. Edrington was the former owner of Jack's Grocery, an employee of Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and a member of Campbellsville City Council since 1969. He attended Campbellsville College and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and youth adviser. He was also a member of the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club and Pitman Masonic Lodge # 124 F&AM. He was married to Patricia Anne " Patty" Masden on May 21, 1948, who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 1997. Edrington is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Anne and Steve Vinson of Millinocket, Maine; Barbara Jo and Ted Curtis of Horse Shoe, North Carolina; and Denise and Robert Skaggs of Campbellsville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Derek Curtis and his wife Joy of McAllen Texas; Aaron Vinson and his wife Julie of Orland, Maine; Kim Davis and her husband Jason of Nicholasville Ky,; Sara Libby and her husband Tim of Gorham, Maine; Amy Chappel and Sarah Holmes, all of Campbellsville; and Johnna Callie Edrington of Landon Ky. Two great-grandsons also survive; Gavin Blake Holmes of Campbellsville and Connor Libby ,of Gorham, Maine; and a sister, Alice Lee of Campbellsville. Edrington was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Edrington. His funeral was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The Rev. Jim Blackerby officiated. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans. Pallbearers were Bill Cassell, Paul Osborne, Mike Ramsey, Eddie Rogers, Mike Sapp, and John Shipp. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Men's # 1 Sunday School Class of Robinson Creek Baptist Church, the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club, Campbellsville City Council, Campbellsvill Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Campbellsville/ Taylor County Rescue, Campbellsville Fire Department and Taylor County Fire Department. The family asks that expressions of sympathy be donations to the Johnny Edrington Memorial Fund or Robinson Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
~ CKNJ, Thursay, July 25, 2002
Councilman Jack Edrington dies-' He stood for a lot of good things in the community' A Campbellsville City Councilman of nearly four decades has died. John M. 'Jack' Edrington, 74, of Bell Avenue in Campbellsville died on Sunday in Campbellsville after an illness. A Campbellsville City Councilman since 1969 and on the ballot for re-election in November, Edrington wasalso a tireless champion of the families of police officers. Much of Edrington's later years were spent hoping that the murder of his son, Kentucky State Trooper John M. " Johnny " Edrington II, would someday be solved. Johnny Edrington was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 21, 1988. Campbellsville Police Chief Bill Cassell said Edrington understood that peace officers face danger every day and that their families must be committed to making the sacrifice of not having them home when they are needed." Many of us as young police officers found that we could go to Jack and he would lend an understanding ear" Cassell said. "He never judged, he just listened. " Cassell said Jack was always willing to praise someone for good work. On the other hand, he said, he never hesitated to offer words of caution. " He made sure that I listened to the community and policed the way the people wanted me to police them." Edrington cared about his community and all of it's people, Cassell said. He made sure that he attended council meetings, even when he had to start coming a half-hour early just to catch his breath after climbuing the stairs. " I will miss him", Cassell said. They may appoint someone to fill his chair, but they will never replace him. Former Campbellsville Mayor Robert L. Miller said Edrington was a very fine person and council member. We grew up together and went to school together, Miller said. His daughters and my daughters grew up together, too, so our families were close....and he sure did love his family. Miller said Edrington would always work hard at whatever chore he was assigned. Years ago, he said, councilmen were each assigned departments to oversee and they changed assignments regularly. He always did a great job., Miller said. He was always easy to get along with. This community will really miss Jack. Paul Osborne, who is Campbellsville current mayor, said that Edrington was a very faithful and loyal person as well as a personal friend. He was the type of council person who could come to my office and by the time he left we'd be on one page... either he'd convince me or I'd convince him. His absence will certainly leave a hole. Mike Ramsey, deputy chief of Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue, said Edrington had the community spirit in his heart. When he made decisions, he always attempted to do what was right, not what was politically correct. The things he was involved with made a difference, Ramsey said.Ramsey who was friends with Edringtons son Johnny before his death, said he considers Edrington first a friend. However, Ramsey also served on the City Council with him for six years. Jack's experience in knowing where we'd been helped to show where we're going. Henry Lee, who along with being the city's accountant is also Edrington's nephew, said he knows of no one else as conscientious as his uncle. He was very proud of Campbellsville and very cooperative as a councilman, Lee said He stood for a lot of the good things in the community. On a more personal note, Lee said, his uncle was a man who really loved his family, his community and his church. Son of the late Henry Stuart Edrington and Eloise Smith Edrington, Edrington was born in Taylor County on Dec. 19, 1927. Edrington was the former owner of Jack's Grocery, an employee of Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and a member of Campbellsville City Council since 1969. He attended Campbellsville College and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and youth adviser. He was also a member of the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club and Pitman Masonic Lodge # 124 F&AM. He was married to Patricia Anne " Patty" Masden on May 21, 1948, who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 1997. Edrington is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Anne and Steve Vinson of Millinocket, Maine; Barbara Jo and Ted Curtis of Horse Shoe, North Carolina; and Denise and Robert Skaggs of Campbellsville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Derek Curtis and his wife Joy of McAllen Texas; Aaron Vinson and his wife Julie of Orland, Maine; Kim Davis and her husband Jason of Nicholasville Ky,; Sara Libby and her husband Tim of Gorham, Maine; Amy Chappel and Sarah Holmes, all of Campbellsville; and Johnna Callie Edrington of Landon Ky. Two great-grandsons also survive; Gavin Blake Holmes of Campbellsville and Connor Libby ,of Gorham, Maine; and a sister, Alice Lee of Campbellsville. Edrington was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Edrington. His funeral was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The Rev. Jim Blackerby officiated. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans. Pallbearers were Bill Cassell, Paul Osborne, Mike Ramsey, Eddie Rogers, Mike Sapp, and John Shipp. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Men's # 1 Sunday School Class of Robinson Creek Baptist Church, the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club, Campbellsville City Council, Campbellsvill Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Campbellsville/ Taylor County Rescue, Campbellsville Fire Department and Taylor County Fire Department. The family asks that expressions of sympathy be donations to the Johnny Edrington Memorial Fund or Robinson Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
~ CKNJ, Thursay, July 25, 2002
~ The News-Journal, Thursday, July 25, 2002
Councilman Jack Edrington dies-' He stood for a lot of good things in the community' A Campbellsville City Councilman of nearly four decades has died. John M. 'Jack' Edrington, 74, of Bell Avenue in Campbellsville died on Sunday in Campbellsville after an illness. A Campbellsville City Councilman since 1969 and on the ballot for re-election in November, Edrington wasalso a tireless champion of the families of police officers. Much of Edrington's later years were spent hoping that the murder of his son, Kentucky State Trooper John M. " Johnny " Edrington II, would someday be solved. Johnny Edrington was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 21, 1988. Campbellsville Police Chief Bill Cassell said Edrington understood that peace officers face danger every day and that their families must be committed to making the sacrifice of not having them home when they are needed." Many of us as young police officers found that we could go to Jack and he would lend an understanding ear" Cassell said. "He never judged, he just listened. " Cassell said Jack was always willing to praise someone for good work. On the other hand, he said, he never hesitated to offer words of caution. " He made sure that I listened to the community and policed the way the people wanted me to police them." Edrington cared about his community and all of it's people, Cassell said. He made sure that he attended council meetings, even when he had to start coming a half-hour early just to catch his breath after climbuing the stairs. " I will miss him", Cassell said. They may appoint someone to fill his chair, but they will never replace him. Former Campbellsville Mayor Robert L. Miller said Edrington was a very fine person and council member. We grew up together and went to school together, Miller said. His daughters and my daughters grew up together, too, so our families were close....and he sure did love his family. Miller said Edrington would always work hard at whatever chore he was assigned. Years ago, he said, councilmen were each assigned departments to oversee and they changed assignments regularly. He always did a great job., Miller said. He was always easy to get along with. This community will really miss Jack. Paul Osborne, who is Campbellsville current mayor, said that Edrington was a very faithful and loyal person as well as a personal friend. He was the type of council person who could come to my office and by the time he left we'd be on one page... either he'd convince me or I'd convince him. His absence will certainly leave a hole. Mike Ramsey, deputy chief of Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue, said Edrington had the community spirit in his heart. When he made decisions, he always attempted to do what was right, not what was politically correct. The things he was involved with made a difference, Ramsey said.Ramsey who was friends with Edringtons son Johnny before his death, said he considers Edrington first a friend. However, Ramsey also served on the City Council with him for six years. Jack's experience in knowing where we'd been helped to show where we're going. Henry Lee, who along with being the city's accountant is also Edrington's nephew, said he knows of no one else as conscientious as his uncle. He was very proud of Campbellsville and very cooperative as a councilman, Lee said He stood for a lot of the good things in the community. On a more personal note, Lee said, his uncle was a man who really loved his family, his community and his church. Son of the late Henry Stuart Edrington and Eloise Smith Edrington, Edrington was born in Taylor County on Dec. 19, 1927. Edrington was the former owner of Jack's Grocery, an employee of Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and a member of Campbellsville City Council since 1969. He attended Campbellsville College and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and youth adviser. He was also a member of the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club and Pitman Masonic Lodge # 124 F&AM. He was married to Patricia Anne " Patty" Masden on May 21, 1948, who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 1997. Edrington is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Anne and Steve Vinson of Millinocket, Maine; Barbara Jo and Ted Curtis of Horse Shoe, North Carolina; and Denise and Robert Skaggs of Campbellsville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Derek Curtis and his wife Joy of McAllen Texas; Aaron Vinson and his wife Julie of Orland, Maine; Kim Davis and her husband Jason of Nicholasville Ky,; Sara Libby and her husband Tim of Gorham, Maine; Amy Chappel and Sarah Holmes, all of Campbellsville; and Johnna Callie Edrington of Landon Ky. Two great-grandsons also survive; Gavin Blake Holmes of Campbellsville and Connor Libby ,of Gorham, Maine; and a sister, Alice Lee of Campbellsville. Edrington was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Edrington. His funeral was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The Rev. Jim Blackerby officiated. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans. Pallbearers were Bill Cassell, Paul Osborne, Mike Ramsey, Eddie Rogers, Mike Sapp, and John Shipp. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Men's # 1 Sunday School Class of Robinson Creek Baptist Church, the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club, Campbellsville City Council, Campbellsvill Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Campbellsville/ Taylor County Rescue, Campbellsville Fire Department and Taylor County Fire Department. The family asks that expressions of sympathy be donations to the Johnny Edrington Memorial Fund or Robinson Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
~ CKNJ, Thursay, July 25, 2002
Councilman Jack Edrington dies-' He stood for a lot of good things in the community' A Campbellsville City Councilman of nearly four decades has died. John M. 'Jack' Edrington, 74, of Bell Avenue in Campbellsville died on Sunday in Campbellsville after an illness. A Campbellsville City Councilman since 1969 and on the ballot for re-election in November, Edrington wasalso a tireless champion of the families of police officers. Much of Edrington's later years were spent hoping that the murder of his son, Kentucky State Trooper John M. " Johnny " Edrington II, would someday be solved. Johnny Edrington was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 21, 1988. Campbellsville Police Chief Bill Cassell said Edrington understood that peace officers face danger every day and that their families must be committed to making the sacrifice of not having them home when they are needed." Many of us as young police officers found that we could go to Jack and he would lend an understanding ear" Cassell said. "He never judged, he just listened. " Cassell said Jack was always willing to praise someone for good work. On the other hand, he said, he never hesitated to offer words of caution. " He made sure that I listened to the community and policed the way the people wanted me to police them." Edrington cared about his community and all of it's people, Cassell said. He made sure that he attended council meetings, even when he had to start coming a half-hour early just to catch his breath after climbuing the stairs. " I will miss him", Cassell said. They may appoint someone to fill his chair, but they will never replace him. Former Campbellsville Mayor Robert L. Miller said Edrington was a very fine person and council member. We grew up together and went to school together, Miller said. His daughters and my daughters grew up together, too, so our families were close....and he sure did love his family. Miller said Edrington would always work hard at whatever chore he was assigned. Years ago, he said, councilmen were each assigned departments to oversee and they changed assignments regularly. He always did a great job., Miller said. He was always easy to get along with. This community will really miss Jack. Paul Osborne, who is Campbellsville current mayor, said that Edrington was a very faithful and loyal person as well as a personal friend. He was the type of council person who could come to my office and by the time he left we'd be on one page... either he'd convince me or I'd convince him. His absence will certainly leave a hole. Mike Ramsey, deputy chief of Campbellsville/Taylor County Rescue, said Edrington had the community spirit in his heart. When he made decisions, he always attempted to do what was right, not what was politically correct. The things he was involved with made a difference, Ramsey said.Ramsey who was friends with Edringtons son Johnny before his death, said he considers Edrington first a friend. However, Ramsey also served on the City Council with him for six years. Jack's experience in knowing where we'd been helped to show where we're going. Henry Lee, who along with being the city's accountant is also Edrington's nephew, said he knows of no one else as conscientious as his uncle. He was very proud of Campbellsville and very cooperative as a councilman, Lee said He stood for a lot of the good things in the community. On a more personal note, Lee said, his uncle was a man who really loved his family, his community and his church. Son of the late Henry Stuart Edrington and Eloise Smith Edrington, Edrington was born in Taylor County on Dec. 19, 1927. Edrington was the former owner of Jack's Grocery, an employee of Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. and a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and a member of Campbellsville City Council since 1969. He attended Campbellsville College and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and youth adviser. He was also a member of the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club and Pitman Masonic Lodge # 124 F&AM. He was married to Patricia Anne " Patty" Masden on May 21, 1948, who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 1997. Edrington is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Anne and Steve Vinson of Millinocket, Maine; Barbara Jo and Ted Curtis of Horse Shoe, North Carolina; and Denise and Robert Skaggs of Campbellsville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Derek Curtis and his wife Joy of McAllen Texas; Aaron Vinson and his wife Julie of Orland, Maine; Kim Davis and her husband Jason of Nicholasville Ky,; Sara Libby and her husband Tim of Gorham, Maine; Amy Chappel and Sarah Holmes, all of Campbellsville; and Johnna Callie Edrington of Landon Ky. Two great-grandsons also survive; Gavin Blake Holmes of Campbellsville and Connor Libby ,of Gorham, Maine; and a sister, Alice Lee of Campbellsville. Edrington was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jo Edrington. His funeral was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville. The Rev. Jim Blackerby officiated. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans. Pallbearers were Bill Cassell, Paul Osborne, Mike Ramsey, Eddie Rogers, Mike Sapp, and John Shipp. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Men's # 1 Sunday School Class of Robinson Creek Baptist Church, the Campbellsville Kiwanis Club, Campbellsville City Council, Campbellsvill Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Campbellsville/ Taylor County Rescue, Campbellsville Fire Department and Taylor County Fire Department. The family asks that expressions of sympathy be donations to the Johnny Edrington Memorial Fund or Robinson Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
~ CKNJ, Thursay, July 25, 2002
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