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Donald Pat Edson, 79, went to be with our Lord on April 1, 2021, in Kerrville, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born in Kerrville on October 17, 1941, to Harris and Clara Edson. He married Julia (Judy) Edson on November 27, 1965, in Brownwood, Texas. \r\n\r\nPat graduated from Tivy High School, class of 59. He manufactured custom furniture at the family business, Edsons Kerrcrafters. He was a veteran and served with the United States Army. Pat was a member and Deacon of Western Hills Baptist Church. \r\n\r\nHe is preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Clara Edson, and sister, Janet McClennahan. \r\n\r\nHe is survived by his wife, Judy Edson; children, Judy Highsmith, Kerri (Michael) Derry, and Gregg (Elaine) Edson; grandchildren, Candace (Todd) Korchenko, Skyler (Dean) Highsmith, Cody Highsmith, Caraline Highsmith, Michelle (Cooper) Ellis, John Derry, Stephen Burrage, Nathan Burrage, and Robert Edson; sister, Sharon Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. \r\n\r\nMemorial service will be held at Western Hills Baptist Church on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11:00am. \r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Missions.