Carl R. Edington 76, formerly of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 10:57 A.M. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, Indiana.

He was born on November 27, 1940, in Fulton County, Indiana, the son of William and Mable (Irvin) Edington. In 2016, he married Sharon Miller, and she survives.

Carl retired from Burns Construction Company after over 20 years of service as a Foreman.  He enjoyed playing basketball and socializing with his friends.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, children, Steve and wife Barbara Edington, New Mexico, Eric Edington, Bourbon, Indiana, Shayne and wife Norma Edington, Argos, Indiana, Brandon Edington, Argos, Indiana, Chase and wife Anee Edington, Goshen, Indiana, Brian Edington, Bremen, Indiana, Penny and husband Lawrence King, California,  step- son, Craig Shireman, Argos,  numerous grandchildren, brother, Ralph Edington, Rochester, Indiana, sisters, Louise Grube, Rochester, Indiana, Evelyn Burns, Rochester, Indiana,  and Ruby Armstrong, Lafayette, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Socha Edington, daughter-in-law, Linda Edington,  brothers, Lester “Spider” Edington, George Edington , sister Margaret Carpenter, sister-in-law, Jean Edington, and brother-in-law, Howard Burns.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana with Pastor Gary Clingler officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Kewanna I.O.O.F Cemetery, Kewanna, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com 

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