Edgar H. DuBois Jr., 89, passed away peacefully July 25, 2012 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio - Detroit Avenue. Born in Detroit, MI he graduated from Woodward High School and later attended the University of Toledo. He was the first African American member of the Marching Bands at both schools. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Edgar was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and was a proud member of the segregated 173 AGF Band which included only men of color. Many well known musicians of the time were members of this band. Recently, he was honored to attend one of the U.S. "Honor Flights" to Washington D.C., in thanks for his service during World War II. After discharge, he returned to Toledo and in 1947 began a long career with the U.S. Post Office. He was the first African American Manager of the Old West End Post Office on Ashland Avenue from which he retired after many years of service. Edgar Jr. was a life-long member of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Toledo. He was a member of the Men's Guild and sang with the choir on special occasions. His community volunteer service included membership in the Toledo Umpire Association, working softball events and coaching girl's basketball at Rosary Cathedral. He was active with the Lagrange Street-Zablocki Senior Center, and bowled as a member of the Young Seniors Bowling League-Toledo Bowling Senate of the National Bowling Association. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eudora Alexander DuBois and leaves to cherish his memory daughters, Roselyn DuBois Jackson (Donald) and Donna DuBois Foreman; grandchildren, Eric Brooks, Lance Brooks, Donnie Jackson, Tanisha Long, Danielle Maddox, Damon Sutton, Dayna Triplett, and Kim M. Wright; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and 'special lady' friend, Grace Edwards. Visitation will be Wednesday 4 - 7 p.m. at the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services Thursday 12:00 noon All Saints Episcopal Church, Rev. Beverly Tasy celebrant. Interment will be private. Memorial donations can be made to All Saints Episcopal Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. www.dalefh.com