Edgar Berman Myrtle
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Edgar Berman Myrtle was born January 7, 1933 in Waynesboro, Virginia, the son of
Bradley and Julia Courtney Myrtle. He passed away at St. Mary's Hospice House on
October 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rankin Myrtle of Athens, daughter
Alana Myrtle Bucholtz (John) of Columbus, Georgia, beloved grandchildren Kinsley
Marie Cowart of Atlanta, Georgia, Jasper Newton Cowart of Macon, Georgia and
Huntley Blair Cowart of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by his brother Bradley
Alexander "Mike" Myrtle of Waynesboro, Virginia and sister Juanita Myrtle Weller of
Palm Beach, Florida, in addition to many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by
his parents, sister Mary Ann Myrtle Quick and son Marcus Blair Myrtle.
Edgar was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He graduated from Washington and Lee
University, Lexington, Virginia in 1959 where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha
fraternity. After college, Edgar took a position with Dupont in Virginia. It was at Dupont
that he met and married Betty, the love of his life in 1960. They were later transferred to
Delaware and Edgar finished his Dupont career in Athens. After his Dupont years, he
and Betty managed their antiques business for another 25 years. He was a long time
active member of the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens.
Edgar had an inquisitive mind, loved his family and friends, especially beach trips with
his family. He appreciated his blessings, fine art and music. He will be missed by all who
knew him. The family is especially grateful to the staff at St. Mary's Hospice House for
their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to consider a contribution
to the Georgia Museum of Art in Edgar's memory.