John Irvin Vause

KINSTON | John Irvin Vause, 93, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. "Jack" was a lifelong farmer in Lenoir County. He was active in Southwest Christian Church where he served as treasurer for over 30 years and also in his community where he lived his entire life. John was respected and loved by all who knew him. As a WWII veteran, he served his country in the Army Air Corp. Jack loved his wife of 73 years and his family. He especially loved and enjoyed seeing his grandchildren grow up and spending time with each one. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Kenneth Vause and Gladys Vause; and sister, Gladys Vause Williams. John is survived by his wife, Rebecca Jarman Vause of the home; sons John Irvin Vause, Jr. and wife Judy, of Pikeville, Kenneth Darden Vause and wife Gale, of Kinston, and Roland Franklin Vause and wife Deborah, of Newport News, Va.; grandchildren, David Vause and wife Alison, Karen Vause Smith and husband James, Candace Vause Pate and husband Kris, Shannon Powell and husband John, Mary Noble Volak Vause and husband George, Rebecca Vause Gresham and husband Tom; great-grandchildren, Landon, Casey, Nicholas, Kendle, Leyton, Greyson, Dylan, Charlotte, and Dominic; and special healthcare companion, Gwen Edgeston. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services with be held following visitation at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Doug Stokes and the Reverend Wayne Lee officiating. Graveside services will be held following the funeral service at Westview Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be sent to Historical Preservation Group, c\o Dr. Lyle Holland, 1805 Sunset Ave. Kinston, NC 28504. On-line condolences may be sent to howardandcarter.com. Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the guest book at kinston.com