Charles Vansant

Mr.

Charles VanSant, 81, of Corning, AR., passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home.

Mr. VanSant was born in Sparta, IL, on November 13, 1938. He retired from World Color Press in Sparta, IL after 21 years and Central Duplicating for the State of South Dakota after 10 years. He has also volunteered as an EMT and firefighter. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family, especially his children. Other hobbies included SearchWord and Wheel of Fortune. He was an avid Cardinals fan.

On May 23, 1981, he married NaDean Thomas Carpenter Kehreerg in Sparta, IL. She survives, other survivors include their children Charlene VanSant of Coulterville, IL., Deborah and husband Roy Larsen of Pierre, SD., Pamela and husband Phil Steinc of Iron Mountain Lake, MO., Pauletta Carpenter of Pierre, SD., Edgar Carpenter and wife Loretta of Fredericktown, MO., Phillip Carpenter and wife Lori of Ironton, MO., Vivian Vansant of Sparta, IL., Desiree Carpenter of Pierre, SD.; 34 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; and his favorite cat, Leo. Son-in-Law Otis Tucker

He was preceded in death by his son Roger Dean VanSant; parents William Horace and Mozelle (Chism) VanSant; brothers Tom, Robert, Gene, and Ray VanSant; an infant sister; and grandsons Eric Buman and Jonathan VanSant.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the time of services.

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