William "Eddie" Edward Vanover of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late Theral David Vanover and Rhonda Viana (Pratt) Vanover was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on November 22, 1991, and passed from this life on September 21 2023, at the age of 31 years 9 months and 30 days.

William lived in the Southeast Missouri area his whole life.  He worked as a farm manager, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

William married Katie Goodman in Scott City, Missouri, on October 17, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Seth Goodman and Hunter Goodman both of Puxico, Missouri; one daughter, Courtney Shepard of Puxico, Missouri; his mother and step-father, Rhonda and George Taylor of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; two sisters, Tonya Vanover of Puxico, Missouri and Wendy (Mark) O' Kelley of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; one nephew, Seth O'Kelley of Poplar Bluff, MIssouri; one niece, Tori Head of Puxico, Missouri; two uncles, Tom (Pettie) Buttry of O'Fallon, Missouri and Chris (Lisa) Pratt of Puxico, Missouri; two aunts, Kimmie Hendrix of Advance, Missouri, and Terri Worley of Puxico, Missouri; as well as a host of family and friends. 

William was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Charlie and Joyce Pratt; paternal grandparents, RV and Trecie Vanover.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023,  from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel In Puxico, Missouri, with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dusty Stroud officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.