Russell L. Edgington, age 75, of Huron and formerly of New London, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at his home.''' He was born April 30, 1933 in London, Ohio.' He lived in Willard as a child and later moved to New London.''In the early 1990's, Russell moved to Huron.' He was a 1953 graduate of New London High School and was on the 1951 New London High School State Football Championship team, in which'he'earned All Ohio Honors.''After high school, 'he attended' The Ohio State University'and later served in the U.S. Army.''He owned and operated R.L. Edgington Excavating until the early 1980's.''Russell did estimating work for Mark Schaffer Excavating & Trucking in Norwalk and continued work as a construction site'inspector for Erie County and the City of Huron.' He coached youth baseball in the late 1970's and early 1980's and later'umpired' high school'baseball and softball games. 'Russ coached golf for New London High School for several years.''Russ was a member of the New London and Huron Eagles and the Sandusky American Legion.'' He'was very 'involved in the New London community, having served on the New London Park Board and the New London School Board.' Russ'was Citizen of the Year for New London in 1977.''He enjoyed the outdoors,'fishing and playing'golf. '' 'He is survived by his wife, Sharon Decker (Marksbury) Edgington of Huron; his daughter, Lisa (Tim) Wise of New London; his son, Russell II (Allison) Edgington of Hilliard; 3 granddaughters, Justina, Cassidy and Elaina;'stepdaughter, Lisa (Greg) Rank of Westerville; stepson, Daniel Decker of Huron;'several step grandchildren;' his sister, Helen Massie of Ocala, Florida.''He was preceded in death by his wife, Rochelle G. Edgington in 1986,' his father, Russell E. Edgington in 1952, his mother, Mary G. Coon, his stepfather, Ralph Coon, twin granddaughters, Emily and Madeleine, his infant brother, Earl and his brother, William Edgington. Memorial service will now be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the New London Alliance Church, 4625 State Route 162, West, New London, Ohio with Pastor Doug Lang officiating.'' A private burial will take place at a later time.'' In lieu of flowers a memorial scholarship will be established in Russell Edgington's name in care of the New London Board of Education, 2 Wildcat Dr., New London, Ohio' 44851.'' Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main St., New London are in charge of arrangements.'' ' '