Edward Leon Vessey (1943-2016)

Edward Leon Vessey, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in Kanopolis. He was born Aug. 3, 1943 in Wichita to Glenn Rae Vessey, Sr. and Evelyn Joyce (Chambers) Vessey.
  Edward is survived by brothers, Glenn, Jr. (Estella) of Kanopolis and John (Jane) of Chickloon, Alaska; sister, Joyce Strait (Ray) of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Dean, Dwaine, Dwight, Charles, and Robert.
  Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
  Funeral service is at 10 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home with burial following in Kanopolis Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions to Smoky Hill Baptist Church, Ellsworth, in care of the funeral home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
Condolences may be sent to parsonsfh.com