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Kenneth Vance Obituary
Kenneth was born on September 12, 1963 in Grenada, MS. He was preceded in death by Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Grimpton McAnally of Duck Hill, MS, and Mr. and Mrs. Houston Vance of Carroll County, MS.
Kenneth leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Amy Sultan Vance, his two daughters, Katelyn Vance (Tristan Hanna) and Presley Vance of Olive Branch, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Kenneth attended Grenada Lake Academy, then Kirk Academy, where he graduated in 1981. Following graduation, he went on to pursue a BBA in Computer Science from Mississippi State University. His love for MSU was something he would hold close to his heart. He also loved the Steelers, Tar Heels, and the Cincinnati Reds.
After graduation, Kenneth was hired by Sunburst Bank in Grenada, then Bank of Mississippi in Tupelo, MS. In 1998, he went to work for International Paper in Memphis, TN, where he was a programming analyst. He would spend the rest of his career there.
Kenneth was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and Deacon. He was a devoted child of God, faithful husband, and loving father. He was loved by many and a friend to everyone he met.
Pallbearers include: Bill Rogers, Charanjit Marwah, Jay Mann, Charles Carroll, Michael Bonner, Steven Cox, Mike Thompson, Mark Thomas, Monte Jordan, Mike McCoy, and Darren Browning.
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Joni Scherping
May 3, 2025
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.
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Charles M Ramey
April 30, 2025
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.
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