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BORN
1936
DIED
2010
John Vance Obituary
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1301 Newberry Road, Millsap. Interment: Newberry Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 3704 U.S. 377 S., Fort Worth.
John was born Feb. 20, 1936. He was a retired teacher, Air Force reservist, poet, philosopher, humorist, friend, father and grandfather. He will forever be loved and missed by all.
Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Vance de la Reza and Andre de la Reza; and twin granddaughters, Evelyn Skye de la Reza and Rowan Elise de la Reza.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Vance
Mark Monroe
January 26, 2010
John "Mr. Vance" was the greatest teacher and he helped me in the fifth grade and made us all better people for just knowing how he cared about all of us. He became one of our family and we will miss him.
Thanks John for all the good memories.
Mark Monroe
CANDACE RIFE
January 24, 2010
John was everything to me.He was the father I never had.We had so much fun together.He never got mad or upset.He could always make me laugh and make the days seem so short.I will miss him so much.I only wish I would of been there for him like he was for me.Great memories that will never die.
Candace Hickey Rife
January 23, 2010
John Vance and I were in the 301st Medical Sqadron, Air Force Reserve at Carswell AFB before his retirement in the 90's. His quick wit and good humor could make lemonaide out of lemons. John was a man with high expectations of himself and others. He was a man of Honor and Integrity who was willing to give all for his fellow soliders and his Country. John and men of this cablier will always be sorely missed.
"For God and Country"
Michael Pratt,Sr.
MSGT, USAFR Ret.
Harris Hughey
January 23, 2010
Mr. Vance was a fantastic teacher and role model. I have so many great memories of 5th grade at Glenview Elementary. He touched many a students life. I always had the utmost respect for him. May God give the family strength to comfort you in your loss.
JANET PRESCOTT
January 22, 2010
John Ragan Vance you have left us too soon. My family loves and already misses you. You made our lives so happy and we all shared our souls. I hope we meet again and start it all over. I will be waiting for you to send me a message or a sign.
Love and Kisses,
Janet Monroe Prescott and family.
Traci Arnold
January 22, 2010
John was a very dear friend to me and my children. He was always there when I needed someone to make me smile. He will be truely missed and always loved.
Traci Arnold and Family
January 22, 2010
John was a very dear friend to me and my children. He will forever be missed. I will always have great memories of the times we shared together.
Traci Arnold and Family
January 22, 2010
Suprised and sorried by the news of John's passing. He was my friend and a friend of many. He was a funny guy and always a pleasure to be around. He was a member of our Boxing Club in the mid to late 50's. A real competitor. Johnny Bryant Weatherford, Texas
Wendy Doughty
January 22, 2010
Mr Vance was not only one of my favorite teachers..., later in life, he also became a dear friend
& will be truely missed.
Wendy (Gerdes) Doughty
January 22, 2010
John Ragan, I remember all the Vance family reunions and thinking to myself how "cool" you were.. A Fort Worth "Cat".. You were always "cool" and still are...See you later, Cousin David
Bruce & Joy Hudson
January 22, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of John's death. He was a friend for many years, and will be greatly missed.
Liz Glinsky
January 22, 2010
Mr. Vance was a fantastic teacher and I will always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and may all your good memories give you strength.
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