Washington - William Edwin 'Ed' Chestnut 79, passed away during the early morning hours Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home. He was born in Washington November 8, 1945, to Wilbur and Dorothy (McCord) Chestnut. On October 27, 1989, he married Nancy Boger, and she survives.

A 1963 graduate of Washington High School, Ed retired from Hoover Precision. He enjoyed going to yard sales and being around horses. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Those who now mourn Ed's passing include his wife, Nancy Chestnut; son, Scott Chestnut of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Cody Grannan of Arizona and Samantha Chestnut of Pennsylvania; step grandson, John (Tessa) Horton of Mitchell; step great-granddaughter, Olivia Horton of Mitchell; three sister, Barbara Keith and Sharon Allen both of Washington and Brenda Walls of Newburgh.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Dorothy Chestnut; a step-son, Marty Horton; and brother, Don Chestnut.

Visitation for Ed will be noon-2 p.m., Sunday May 18, 2025, at Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington.

Funeral Services for Ed will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Ed Lee Mortuary with Pastor James Williams officiating.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.