Edward "Eddie" L. Wingard, 89, was born July 27, 1936, in Pike County, Alabama, to the late Jesse and Alice Wingard. He transitioned from this earthly life on July 11th at Shawnee Estates Senior Living Center, Xenia, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Roy Wingard.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Teacher Education in 1959 and his Masters of Education in 1962 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He received certification in Math and Science at Antioch College and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 1970. He devoted thirty-eight years of his life to education, serving as a teacher, Director of student teaching, and Dean of the College of Education at Central State University from 1969 to 1992. He enjoyed mentoring others and had a great love of reading, classic cars and spending time with family and friends.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gloria Wingard of Xenia, Ohio; his three sons, Curtis Wingard (Gayle) of Xenia, Ohio; Mark Wingard (Debra) of Gastonia, North Carolina; and Brian Wingard of New Orleans, Louisiana; grandsons, Jason Wingard of Gastonia, North Carolina; and Shawn Wingard of Houston, Texas; great-granddaughter, Amira Wingard of Houston, Texas; brother and sisters, Lela Hughes (Thomas) of Somerset, New Jersey; Lanette Wingard of Atlanta, Georgia; Levi Wingard (Marcellene) of Exton, Pennsylvania; and Stella Wingard of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister-in-law, Marline Wingard of Ringgold, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Edward L. Wingard Scholarship Program, Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384.

Services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Faith Community United Methodist Church, 100 Country Club Drive, Xenia, OH 45354.  Visitation begins at 9:30 am with service immediately following at the church. Interment to follow in Massie Creek Cemetery, Cedarville Township,Ohio.