Edgar Lebron

Stodghill

Edgar L. ("Fast Eddie") Stodghill was born November 25, 1944 in Chattanooga Tennessee to the late Neil and Lessie Will Stodghill. He passed away peacefully at home May 10, 2026 with his wife by his side.

Eddie graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. He held the positions of Nuclear Missile Expert, Panel Operator and Nuclear Warhead Expert.

Eddie accepted Jesus Christ at an early age as a Methodist. In recent years he was drawn to the United Missionary Baptist Church Family, Rev. Robert G. Bass Pastor.

Eddie became an insurance salesman for Atlanta Life Insurance Company. He moved up to Special Representative, Assistant Manager, District Manager (Toledo District) and Field Auditor.

In Toledo, he also worked for National Life & Casualty Insurance Company; Urban Concern Workshop, Inc.; and Toledo Edison.

While in Atlanta, he met and married Barbara. To this union one son was born, Eshon T. Stodghill. This couple was inseparable for 53 years, 4 months & 10 days.

He became Proprietor of Bluesville Club. The Bluesville Scholarship was created and was donated each year to students at University College (Com-Tech.). He later operated The Music Suite. He provided a platform for local music artist to showcase their musical skills.

Clubs and organizations include: Prince Hall Lodge Free & Accepted Masons; Composite Lodge #108; St. Matthews Consistory #24 -32nd Degree and Mecca Temple #43.

Also, International Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks of the World; The Weekend Duffers Golf Club (President in 1977); Classic Golf Club; Life member of The Black Swamp Blues Society -Toledo and The Blues Foundation – Memphis.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents Neil & Lessie Will Stodghill; son Eshon T. Stodghill; brothers Myron Stodghill, Willie Stodghill, Cecil Stodghill and Edward Cameron.

Eddie will be lovingly survived by his Wife, Barbara; son Elgin; daughter Cicely(Myron) McMullen; brother Darrell Stodghill; brother-in-law Frederick White(Cecilia); Cousin Scottie Smith; Special friends Will Robinson, Darian Banks, Hilary Scott(Scottie), Dwayne Smith & Paul Hall.

He will also be remembered by a host of relatives and friends

Thank you to The Heartland Hospice In-Home Care team, Donshae, Dominique, Esther, Marianne, Kristina, Ebonie (Amada), Ryan (Caretenders) & Hedie (Caretenders) for all of the special care you gave Eddie during his time of illness.

The family request that in leu of Flowers please feel free to donate to Heartland Hospice or United Missionary Baptist Church or an organization of your choice. Thank you.