Edward Dean Spafford, 57, passed away Sunday April 14, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born July 16, 1955 in Colorado to the late Lloyd Edward Spafford and Margie Peterson Spafford. He is survived by his wife Patricia Albea Spafford; a son Justin (Jamie) Spafford; two step children Mary Waddel and Terry Waddel, Jr.; grandchildren Courtney Spafford, Emma Spafford, Justin Dean "JJ" Spafford, Jr.; three step grandchildren Anissa Honey, Selena Hauser, Angela Teresa; a brother Jim Spafford. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 Am Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Peace Haven Baptist Church. Funeral will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Church by Rev George Evans and Rev. Lenuel Lusk. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full Military Honors by the VFW Post 10346. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Spafford family.