Kenneth "Red" Vance

Kenneth was not only my teammate at International Paper, he was like a brother. Being `63 kids, we bonded over music, love of the Peanuts Gang, and COBOL. We happily took to being the "dinosaurs" of an old computer language. We talked about how after retirement we could write our own check keeping Mainframe programs running.

He humbly spoke proudly of his family´s accomplishments. He always put family first and was the kind of husband and father that expressed his love for them openly and affectionately.

The world is darker today without his presence, but knowing he is by Our Fathers´s side makes the stars shine brighter.

Amy, you and the girls are forever in my heart and prayers.

While I didn't work with "Red" on a regular basis, I came to know him thru Bill Rogers and Charles Carroll. He always conveyed such a humble and upbeat spirit that everyone wanted to instantly join in the "water cooler discussion" regardless of the topic. He talked often of his wife and girls, and I know that he will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.

My prayers for peace in this most difficult of times.