MULKEYTOWN – Edgar A. DeLaval, 85, of Mulkeytown, passed away on July 2, 2023, at his home. 

He was born on August 15, 1937, to Leon Sr. and Hortense Liberty DeLaval. He was married to Donna (Tindall) DeLaval and she survived of Mulkeytown. 

He is also survived by his son Terry DeLaval of Christopher, step-daughter Teresa (Brian) Leonard of Carterville, step-son Lyle (Becky) Payne of Coello, one sister Sandra (Joe) Mucinski of Florida, grandchildren Alexis DeLaval, Kassie Jo DeLaval, Kaitlin Staley, Austin Vandekerkhove, Christopher (Jennifer) Anderson-Payne, Madison (Dylan) Tucker, Jamie Leonard and Stefanie Leonard, Connie Presley and Taylor Majors; great-grandchildren Levi M. Grob, Everleigh G. Jackson Emilia N. Vandekerkhove, Kreyd M. and Elizabeth A; nieces and nephews Trudi DeLaval-House, JoAnne (John) Magner and Jason (Danille) Mucinski; and also survived by several other nieces and nephews and many other family and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 33 years Jenevie Lucille Davis-DeLaval, grandson Levi DeLaval, two brothers Joseph DeLaval and Leon DeLaval Jr., and one nephew Danny DeLaval. 

Edgar was retired from Old Ben Coal and Zeigler Coal Company in June of 1996. He was also a retired Volunteer Christopher Fireman. He served in the United States Army and is a 33 plus member of the America Legion Post 0528. 

His wishes were to be cremated with a private graveside burial at a later date at the Mulkeytown Cemetery.

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