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Will Vance Obituary
Nashville, TN
Age 76. Will lived an inspirational life devoted to God, church, family and friends. He passed away peacefully on November 3, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 28, 1939 in Macon County, Tennessee.
The son of the late Jack and Virgie White Vance, he grew up with an older brother, Randall, whom he adored.
Will is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Derrick Vance. He is also survived by their son, Ben; daughter-in-law, Jan; granddaughters, Caroline, Mary Catherine and Charlotte; brother, Randall; sister-in-law, Ruth, and two nephews, Randy and Barry.
Will graduated from Madison High School in 1957 where he played basketball and baseball, and sang in the chorus. He graduated from David Lipcomb College in 1961 and later earned a graduate degree from the LSU School of Banking. Nearly all of his 36-year banking career was spent with Third National Bank, later SunTrust.
After an early retirement, he served as a consultant to various companies, and enjoyed several years of working in development at Lipscomb University.
Will was always an athlete at heart, enjoying playing and watching various sports. One of the joys of his life was coaching his son's baseball teams. He also took great pleasure in traveling with family & friends, serving in civic affairs, and sitting on numerous boards. He was an alumnus of Leadership Nashville. He faithfully served his country for six years in the Air National Guard.
Will was a member of Hillsboro Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and elder. His family is grateful for the support of the church, family, friends, and Alive Hospice.
A graveside service will be held at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens in Scottsboro, Alabama at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Hillsboro Church of Christ, prior to a Celebration of Life at the church at 2 p.m., with reception following.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillsboro Church of Christ, 5800 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215; AGAPE Nashville, 4555 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37204; or Healing Hands International, 455 McNally Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.
Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, Directors (615) 331-1952; Still Family Owned.
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Memories and Condolences
for Will Vance
Phylis Stanaland
November 11, 2015
Carol, I know your heart is broken. You have been a dear friend and I have many special memories of you and your life and love with Will T.
Love and prayers, Phyllis
Jim and Mary Creech
November 6, 2015
Carol, Mary and I wish to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Will T. was a prince of a man. God blessed him with many talents, and he put them all to good use. He possessed a caring heart and a great deposition. On a personal note, I will always treasure the time we shared during our work at Lipscomb. He will not be forgotten by us, and you will blessed with many wonderful memories. Our prayers are with you. Ben and the rest of your family.
Linda Wilson Richardson
November 6, 2015
Carol,
John Ben and I are so sorry to learn of Will T.'s passing. Memories of such a fine southern gentleman will comfort you now, as well as the assurance of joining him later in Heaven. Please express our sympathy to Ben and his sweet family, also.
Love and prayers to you,
The Richardsons
November 5, 2015
Carol, this is Bob Collins. I sang bass in our quartet,with Will. I loved him as a brother. Will had that "something" that made "The Sports" one of the most popular quartets during the 1950's, and 1960's. I will truly miss him. Love, Bob
Rhonda Vance-Minton
November 5, 2015
Carol, I am Will T's cousin, Rhonda Vance Minton. My father was Garland Hugh "Hunky" Vance. I live in Jacksonville, Fl with my family and my mother, Beatrice Vance Shinn.
We were so sorry to hear of Will T's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 5, 2015
We extend our deepest sympathy to you Carol & Ben & family; may your good memories keep you in good spirits at this time. We will be out of town this weekend but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Kathryn & Jim Winsett
Karita Waters
November 5, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Will. He was such a fine man and I will miss him.
Nancy Weatherman
November 5, 2015
Dear, dear Carol, you know you are in my heart and prayers. I know there is rejoicing in Heaven. As I am in Texas right now I will not be able to share this time with you. I will be in touch soon. All my love to you and your family.
Kathy,Curtis,Amanda Mcdowell
November 5, 2015
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
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