After serving 31 years in ministry, Edward Owen Heptinstall Sr. passed away Dec. 22, 2012. He was 78. Born in Anniston, Heptinstall received a bachelor of arts degree from the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Fla., and Samford University in Birmingham.  Heptinstall served in the pastoral role at several Alabama churches including Eastside Baptist Church, Birmingham; First Baptist Church,…