John Vance

BRISTOL, Va. – John Robert Vance, 55, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007.
He was born in Bristol and was a graduate of Tennessee High School. He attended the University of Tennessee and graduated with honors from East Tennessee State University, where he was in the master's degree program. He was a licensed nursing home administrator in several states, was an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow of Troop 2 of Bristol Virginia. Mr. Vance was a member of First Christian Church and attended Edgemont Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Daphne Vance Lowry and Charles J. Lowry Sr.; son, John Ryan Vance; daughter, Sarah Caitlin Vance; sister, Amy Vance; sister-in-law, Polly Vance; uncles, George Vance and Albert Vance and his wife Shirley; aunt, Helen Talley; stepbrother, Johnny Lowry and his wife Angie; stepsister, Holly Chaffee and husband Art; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Vance Jr.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:45 Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, with the funeral service to follow at 4 o'clock. The Rev. Larry Stallard will officiate. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ben Talley, Scott Lambert, David Bell, David Talley, Joey Vance, Freddie Goodson, H.B. Beverly, Nicholas Branson and Jonathan Thacker. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Vance, Fred Vance, Gary Vance and former members of Scout Troop 2.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakley-cook.com.
Mr. Vance and his family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn.; (423) 764-7123.