Joseph Robert Vance

1957 - 2020

Joseph Robert Vance, age 63, passed into eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, stepfather and grandfather. 

Joe was a very hardworking man who was dedicated to his work at Encompass. He had many loving co-workers and will be dearly missed. Joe loved his dog Jinx and looked forward to seeing him after a day at work. They had a special bond. In the years before his death Joe was able to enjoy vacations relaxing at the beach in Siesta Key, FL. (Thanks to Debbie Smith "Sissy"). The beach will always be a special place where we will remember Joe. 

Joseph (Joe) was preceded in death by his parents Frances Edeene and Robert Allen Hastings and father Willie Joe Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Lynda Karen Hastings.  

Joe was survived by his wife Vickie Sue Vance, his sons Joseph Robert Vance II ( Melissa), Jamison Vance (Kelly) and Ethan Vance. He was also survived by his brothers, sister in laws and many nieces and nephews, Chris and Cheryl Vance (Carly and Connor) of Smithville, TN., Bobby Hastings & Rose Hickey (Justin Hastings) of Knoxville, TN,, Steve & Pam Hastings (Hunter, Jason and Boone) of Marion, VA, He was also survived by his Aunt Gail Fisher of Franklin, TN, Stepchildren, Dana (Patrick), Robert (Arlet), Ben (Amanda), Tara (Nick), Chantel (Howie) and Dakota (Samantha). Joe will be forever remembered by his grandchildren ElizaJane, Nathaniel, Kalel and Luna. Joe will also be missed  by his father-n-law Adolph P. Sauer and brother-n-law Steven Sauer.

Visitation for Joe will be from 4-8 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Bosse Funeral Home, 1355 Ellison at Barret Avenues. His funeral service will be private, to accommodate immediate family and close friends during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joe will be remembered by many friends, co-workers and family. We are thankful for the life, time and memories that we were all blessed with. It gives us peace to know that one day we will all be able to see each other again in heaven. We will forever love and remember you Joe. 

Memorial gifts may take the form of memorial contributions in Joe's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or at stjued.org

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