Edwin Steven Dancey, age 55, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010, at Springfield Skilled Care Center after a brave and couragous battle with a lengthy illness. He was born October 2, 1954, in Springfield, MO, to Walter Emerton and Treva Imogene (Jennings) Dancey. He was a member of Golden Ave. Baptist Church. Steve was employed by Cox Medical Center for 20 years. Steve enjoyed music, playing with the Strafford Roundup for many years. He loved his dog, Ozzy. Steve always enjoyed helping people, and had a great sense of humor and quick wit. Steve enjoyed watching movies.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters – Patricia Gage and Glenda Clements.
He is survived by his brother, David W. Dancey and wife Gloria of Elkland, MO., brother Bill Dancey and wife Judy of Republic, Mo., brother Don Dancey and wife Judy of Strafford, Mo., sister Dottie Hunsaker of Springfield, Mo., wife Pattie Dancey of Springfield, Mo., two step-children John Orum and wife Tina of Springfield, Mo., and Sandy Lee and husband Billy of Springfield, Mo.; grandchildren Cynthia, Breanna, Colton, and Jessica; numerous neices, nephews and cousins, and a host of friends.
The family extends a special thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice and the staff and residents of Springfield Skilled Care Center and the Staff at Cox Hulston Cancer Center.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Rev. Paul Bellinger officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Elkland. No formal visitation will be held. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Hospice.