Pearl A. Edrington, 75, of Winslow, IN entered rest on Friday March 17, 2006, at 5:47 P.M. at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

He was born on March 13, 1931 in Winslow, IN to Albert “Chin” and Zella “Ragle” Edrington.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Bertha Rhodes, Roy Edrington, Clement Edrington, Mary White and Mildred Edrington.

He graduated from Winslow High School, and University of Evansville with B.S.A.  He was a 4 year veteran of Korean Conflict serving in the Air Force.  He retired in 1995 after several years with Alcoa Warrick Operation.  He was a member of Amateur Radio Relay League, American Legion Post # 256, Scottish Rite, Newburgh F.&A.M. Lodge, Past Commander of Coast Guard Auxiliary in Newburgh, IN.  He loved traveling, boating, NASCAR, amateur radioing and camping.  He also was a member of Muren Church of God.

Surviving is his wife of 53 years the former Shirley (Taft) Edrington; three sons, Carl Edrington of Phoenix, AZ, Greg & Debbie Edrington of Chandler, IN and Larry Edrington and Dee of Chandler, IN; two granddaughters Amanda Edrington of Phoenix and Whitney Edrington of Chandler, IN; one great-granddaughter Alexis Edrington of Phoenix, AZ; sisters Goldie Brothers of Weslaco, Texas and Ruth Hatfield, of Winslow, IN.  And his beloved dog Angel.

Graveside services will be 11:30A.M C.S.T. Tuesday March 21, 2006 at Montgomery Cemetery Oakland City, IN, Rev. Frank McCandless officiating.

Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 P.M. C.S.T., on Monday March 20, 2006 at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City, Military Graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post # 256.