Born: September 14, 1946
Died: April 22, 2016
Edward D. Fitzwater, age 69 years, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Golden Living Westwood, Clinton, Missouri. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 10:00am – 12pm, at Straight Up Ministries, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Compass Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Edward was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 14,1946 to Issac “Ike” and Betty (Carter) Fitzwater. He enjoyed playing lottery tickets, sitting outside, living in the country, loved to tease people, enjoyed watching Poker, “Swamp People” on TV, and was a huge Chiefs fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Issac “Ike” and Betty Fitzwater, wife, Ruthie Fitzwater, brother, Dale Fitzwater, sister, Deloris Prewitt, and great-niece Kimberly Pullen.
Among survivors are his sister, Mary (Sunny) Sellars, nephew, Sean Carpenter and fiancée Jody Pullen, niece, Tammy Moss, great-nephews, John Leggerio, and Ethan Carpenter, great-nieces, Bobbie Jo Douglas-Scott, Alyssa Carpenter, and Jeremy Jason Moss, along with Calvin (Robin) Mings, Kevin Mings and their families, and a host of family and friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.