Edwin Wesley Vansant
Edwin Wesley Vansant, 73, of Springfield, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2009.
He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on November 29, 1935 the son of Pastor Charlie and Fannie (Combs) Vansant. The family moved to Sandy Hook in Elliott County, Kentucky where Ed grew up. He was a graduate of Sandy Hook High School and Morehead State University. He received his Masters Degree from Wright State University.
Ed proudly served his country as a United States Marine from 1953-1957. His greatest passions in life included GOD, FAMILY and COUNTRY, and in that order. Mr. Vansant was employed by Springfield City Schools as a teacher and principal. He never forgot his students and called each one by name whenever they met through the years.
Ed pursued a second career in Real Estate with Burton-Minnick, Inc. and served as President of the Springfield Board of Realtors in 1998. He was a longtime member of First Christian Church where he served as Deacon, and was President and Treasurer of the Home Builders Sunday School Class. Ed liked to fish and agreed that "a bad day fishing is better than a good day elsewhere".
His parents and three brothers, Charles, James and John preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Joyce (Gray) Vansant; a son Stephen Vansant; a daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Barry Ellington, all of Springfield. He delighted in his three grandsons, Travis, Trevor and Tyler Ellington of whom he said, "they may not add years to my life, but they do add life to my years." He also left a host of good friends who will miss him dearly.
"Mr. Ed" or "Lucky Eddie" was known for his friendly sense of humor and funny quips which were sure to brighten the spirits of others.
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. in First Christian Church with Pastor Craig Grammer officiating. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 5-8 PM. in the Church, located at 3638 Middle Urbana Rd., Springfield. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
The family is being served by RICHARDS, RAFF AND DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Memorial contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society or to First Christian Church.
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