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Vance O'Rear Obituary
Mr. O'Rear, 41, died November 9, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 12 noon at Greater Mt. Moriah P.B. church, 747 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Elder Sidney Phillips, Pastor, Dr. T.W. Samuels, Eulogist. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Survivors are son, Lavoirsea; daughter, La'Naeschia; ex-wife, Pamela; father, Vance O'Rear Jr.; mother, Ollie B. O'Rear; sister, Karen O. Shine; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to King's Funeral Home, 4000 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vance O'Rear
Donna Taylor Mason
June 23, 2011
From my family to the O'Rear family, I give my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Stephanie Whitten
May 13, 2011
Hello O'Rear family, I went to school with Vance for 7 years. From elem. to high school. We ran track together. He was always so nice and a perfectionist. He will be missed!! Stephanie (Connor) Whitten(Raleigh, NC)
Wanda O'Rear
December 9, 2008
Junior, Ollie and Karen,
I pray you will be ok after loosing Lil' Vance. I look at his pictures and cry. I'm so, so sorry.
Angela Dean
December 5, 2008
Vance, Ollie Mae and Karen,
I will always remember Little Vance as a proud, handsome young man... my cousin. I love you all.
"Love never ends. These three things continue forever; faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:8, 13
La'Naeschia O'Rear
December 4, 2008
I love you Daddy!!
Gigi Byrd
November 15, 2008
To The O'Rears,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I will always love Vance. My deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Gigi Byrd - Moore
Terry Williams (Dunn)
November 14, 2008
To the O'Rear Family:
May the memories of Vance bring you peace and comfort and hold on to God's hands.
Michelle Haglan
November 13, 2008
To Pamela, the children of Vance & Pamela, and all of the O'Rear family,
My family will be praying for God's blessing of peace upon your family in these difficult days.
Beverly Grimes
November 13, 2008
Vance and Olllie, you have our deepest sympathy. May God continue to comfort you in this hour of sadness. Thomas & Beverly Grimes & Family
Pamela Green Martin
November 13, 2008
Vance always had a smile for you, he was such a fun and easy going person. He will truly be missed. May God bless the family during this time of sorrow.
Iyman El
November 13, 2008
I can't forget the last time I saw you! We were laughing just like 20 years hadn't passed us by. Just like we were sitting in the front seat of the afternoon bus. Those were the days. I don't know what happened. But I miss you already. (Tonya Pack) Iyman El
Iyman El
November 13, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Pack Family
Natalie Green-Blake
November 13, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Iyman El
November 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Formerly: The Pack Family
Greta & Gary Moses
November 13, 2008
Ollie and Vance I was so sorry to hear about little Vance. I will always remember how he would come by and visit me at the dealership when I was at Infiniti. Our prayers are with you all. May God Bless and Keep you in his care!
Juanita D. Oates
November 13, 2008
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well-lived.
DARRELL AUSTIN AND FAMILY
November 13, 2008
To the O'Rear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.
God Bless You.
DARRELL AUSTIN AND FAMILY
November 13, 2008
To the O'Rear Family,
My former track and football teammate; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.
God Bless You All.
Pastor James Lewis
November 12, 2008
My Track Buddy From Carmel Middle School. Our prayer is with the family. God Blessed.
Martha C Green and Family and The Cook Family
November 12, 2008
To the O'Rear Family:
May the Holy Spirit be with your family at this time and may you find peace in knowing that Our Heavenly Father will give you comfort and consolation!
November 12, 2008
Mrs. O'Rear, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. You know the Lord has him now and with him everything is going to be alright, until you meet again. Love you
Genetta Watkins (Charlotte, NC)
Elder TD & Jackie Miller
November 12, 2008
To the O'Rear Family! May the heavenly father strengthen you duing this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. God bless you! TD & Jackie Miller (Temple International Church), & Kentorius (KeKe) and Kent (K.J.) Little Jr.
Bill Harris jr
November 12, 2008
To someone that I will love forever.God bless you,I'll see you again your brother and bestfreind.
Roslyn Hubbard
November 12, 2008
Ollie & Vance O'Rear & Family:
My condolences to you and your family on the death of your son.
May you find comfort in knowing that he is with the LORD!
You and your family are in my prayers.
Beverlee Jones
November 12, 2008
To Mrs O'Rear and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss and you are in my prayers.
Todd Snead & Family
November 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and may God continue to bless and keep you.
Aza Lee Williams
November 12, 2008
Please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers and thoughts. Trust God to see you through this difficult time.
First Primtive Baptist Church Family
November 12, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Livingston
November 12, 2008
Mrs. O'Rear and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, you will be in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless you.
Sophia Houston (Williams)
November 12, 2008
May God bless the O'Rear family during this time of loss. Although I had not seen Vance in years, he will ALWAYS be remembered for the laughter and good times the brought to me and others.
Angie Snow
November 12, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts.
Robert James & Family
November 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian Springs
November 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Neely
November 12, 2008
May God bless you during this time and the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Vance will be missed.
Carolyn Coleman
November 12, 2008
You will always be remembered in our hearts.
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