Edward T

Pazant

Obituary

Edward T. Pazant Jr.

June 29th, 1938 ~ August 1st, 2017

E dward Theodore Pazant Jr. was born to the late Edward T. Pazant Sr and Rosalie F. Pazant on June 29th, 1938. Edward was raised in Beaufort South Carolina. He was raised in a musical family that believed first and foremost that there was God and family, and that in all circumstances love of family must prevail.  It was in this environment his grandfather William Bradford gave him his first saxophone (horn). William told him if you learn how to play this horn, you'll be able to see the world.  No words could have been truer! He attended the Tabernacle Baptist Church and graduated from the public schools of Beaufort .

After graduation, he attended Virginia State College where he majored in Music and met the love of his life Dee  Edward was a member of the Marching Trojans and his beloved Nu Psi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. At Virginia State, the "Ques" were (and still are) known for singing and drawing a crowd. Edward was known for starting a party with his horn.  One afternoon, famed musical Lionel Hampton was on campus and heard about this kid that could play. Edward was doing his thing and Hamp heard him. An amazing music career started right then.

On November 14th, 1960, he and Dee married. The had two children and raised the family in Teaneck, New Jersey.  He was a member of Community Baptist Church.  Edward was a musician's musician.  Known for his promptness and professionalism he never missed or was unprepared for a gig. Edward was extremely humble. He rarely spoke of his accomplishments or the musical greats he Performed with.  He mentored too many to mention and had and amazing appetite, not just for food but for life.  He had a contagious smile and laugh and a calm and pleasant demeanor that could soothe literally any situation.

More than anything else, Edward loved his family.  It must be mentioned that his relationship with his brother Alvin was like none other.  The Pazant Brothers were a musical force with a bond that most people could only dream of.  The closeness between them was not only known to the family but worldwide.

Edward was called to glory peacefully in his sleep on August 1st, 2017.â  He leaves to honor his memory his two children, Devry B (Marsha) and Dawna R; Two grandchildren, Chloe Elizabeth and Kyra Ann; Brother Alvin (Polly); Sisters Lauretta, DaRene (Seborn), Charlotte (Dave) and Reba; several nieces, nephews and friends around the world.