We are sad to announce that on May 1, 2018 we had to say goodbye to Edward Charles Havens (Bland, Virginia). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parent Rufus Havens; his wife Marlene Blankenship Havens; his granddaughter Brandi Sutherland; his great grandchild Levi Smith; and his brothers, Hale Havens and Raymond Havens.

He is survived by : his parent Lida Hughes Havens; his daughters-in-law, Darrell, Tammie Havens, Greg, Pam Havens and Todd Havens; his grandchildren, Mark Smith, Colton Havens, RheaAnn Havens, Bryce Havens, Caitlin Green and Sara Crouse; his siblings-in-law, Garland, Kathy Havens, Dane, Jane Havens, Irma Havens and Marie; his son White Gate; and also, Jerry Yates, Larry, Darlene Blankenship, Debbie, Junior Akers and Mary Ann Blankenship.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the funeral home from 5:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making memorial donations in his honor to either Shiloh Cemetery, c/o Janet Wright, 2171 Wilderness Rd., Bland, VA 24315 or the Hollybrook Community Building, c/o Elaine Havens, Flat Top Rd., Bland, VA 24315.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
A Vest & Sons Funeral Home