Edwin “Eddie” Vanarsdale, 79, of Columbia, KY passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. He was born on January 4, 1947 in Columbia, KY to the late Cova and Betty Banks Vanarsdale.
Eddie will be remembered as a hardworking man who spent his career as a furniture builder at Clark Casual Furniture and later worked at Walmart in Columbia. His work reflected steady dedication and the value he placed on doing a job well. Outside of work, he found enjoyment in hunting, fishing, and especially in spending time with family and friends. Those who knew him will remember the simple pleasures he cherished and the fellowship he shared with the people around him. A faithful man, Eddie was a member of Columbia Church of Christ, an important part of his life. His life was marked by commitment to his work, his interests, his faith, and the relationships that meant so much to him.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Shirline Pelston Vanarsdale
3 sons: Terry Vanarsdale (Lisa), Todd Vanarsdale (Felicia) and Jason Vanarsdale (Misty)
7 grandchildren: Schyler (Caitlyn), Quinton, Mercedes, Lillian and Justus Vanarsdale, Jeremy Irvin (Samantha) and Jacob Irvin (Cindy Eaton)
Special nieces and nephews: Tammy Bault, Brenda Knifley, Louis Vanarsdale, Kenneth Vanarsdale and James Wray
Special family friend: Jeff Knifley
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special grandmother, Lura McFarland; a special aunt, Winnie Hurt; two brothers: David and Bobby Lewis Vanarsdale; and an infant sister, Mary Elizabeth Vanarsdale.
In honoring Mr. Vanarsdale's wishes, services will be private with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
