LIBERTY — Hermon “Charlie” Edgecomb passed away Jan. 1, 2014. Charlie was the son of Ben and Marion Edgecomb and was born in Massachusetts and raised in Liberty.

He met the love of his life, Sandra, and together they started a family. In his younger years Charlie had a variety of Jobs but he eventually settled in to the infamous location on Route 173 in Liberty, known as Edgecomb's Garage. Everyone went to Charlie with their vehicles and with their wrecker calls, and even if they didn't need a repair it was a good place to hang out and tell a story. Charlie operated the garage for 30+ years and met a lot of good folks along the way.

Charlie loved to talk with his buddies and went on various adventures with them. Charlie was easy to spot around town or out with his signature hat and cigar. He was a very popular guy; it was hard to find someone that hadn't met Charlie. He was so excited when he bought his camp, and couldn't wait for all his family and friends to come ‘upta camp. Camp had a lot of stories in it (oh if the walls could talk) and lots of laughter and he felt like he achieved his goal of a home away from home and a place for all to gather with no worries and lot's of smiles and laughter.

Charlie and his brothers shared a special bond and they shared lots of adventures and advice. A lot of their fun took place at Ben's camp and later as it turned into Dale's camp, the stories grew even bigger.

Charlie liked poker and he was the king of bluffing. He very much looked forward to poker, not just for the game, but the friendships he had formed over time.

Charlie was lucky enough to have had 52 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, and they were lucky enough to make a ton of memories. He and Sandra shared a lot of adventures along the way and did a lot of traveling. They enjoyed watching the family grow, and he especially loved all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved their visits and phone calls.

Charlie is survived by his wife; by his four children and their spouses, Scott and Cindy Edgecomb, Angie and David Harriman, Lisa Edgecomb and Tammy and Mark Tuttle; his nine grandchildren, David Harriman Jr., Josh Campbell, Joe Harriman, Jenna Campbell, Crystal Anderson, Leah Clark, Ian Campbell, Christina Conway and Sam Edgecomb; and his great-grandchildren, Joshua, Emily, Kaiden, Julian, Caitlen, Sophia, Sarah and Shannon. He is also survived by his brother, Bunky Edgecomb and his wife, Nancy; his sister-in-law, Marie Edgecomb; his sister, Laura Weeks and her friend, Jack, Paula Adams and her husband, Charlie, and Priscilla and her husband, Dennis. He also leaves behind his special buddy and lifelong friend, Dave St.Clair; and three girls that held a special place in his heart, “the girls from Massachusetts,” Ashley and Stacy and Tammy Reynolds - his gossip buddy.

He was predeceased by his brother, Bobby Edgecomb; his sister, Joyce Mehuren; his best friend and brother, Dale Edgecomb; and his parents, Marion and Ben Edgecomb.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at Liberty Community Hall on Route 220.

Arrangements are with Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast.