Edward Vest, Jr., 79, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on April 1, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV. Ed was born on February 24, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Edward & Garnet Scott Vest. Ed was a longtime employee of Bates Amusement.

Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife Joyce G. Vest on January 3, 2025. He is survived by his step-children Lisa (Anthony) Notturniano, Joey (Angelique) Bowe & Richard (Angela) Bowe; eight step grandchildren Tiffany, Nicholas (Andrew), Dante (Allison), Jared (Shelby), Joseph, Jacob, Brooklyn (Isiah) & Carly and eight step great grandchildren Nathaniel, Aiden, Ava, Camden, Saylor, Richell, Kara & Zane.

Per Ed’s wishes there will no services. Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates.