James Stuart "Jimmy" Vann

James Stuart “Jimmy” Vann, 93, of Siler City, went to his Heavenly Home Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chapel Hill, surrounded by family.

Jimmy was born in Chatham County on June 8th, 1932, to the late Robert White and Virgie Raye Dowdy Vann. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ellen Dry Vann; his brothers, R. Rawdon Vann and Barclay Vann; his sisters, Dorothy Vann Collins, Peggy Vann Reid, and an infant sister; and his twin infant granddaughters, Grayson and Katelyn Vann.

Jimmy was a 1951 graduate of Siler City High School and then served in the United States Navy in 1952 where he served in the Korean Conflict aboard USS Hanson. After his military career, he opened his own insurance agency, James S. Vann Insurance in Siler City in 1965, which was formerly Nell Lane Insurance Agency, from which he retired. Jimmy was a member of First Baptist Church and the Rachel Allred Sunday School class. Jimmy was a former member of the Siler City Country Club and the Siler City Moose Lodge. He loved working in his yard and just being outside and enjoyed spending time with granddaughter. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Mitchell S. Vann and his wife, Kristen of Siler City, and Derrick Vann of Washington, DC; his granddaughter, Karsyn Vann of Siler City; his brother, Dennis R. Vann and his wife, Linda of Valrico, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at 11 AM. A visitation will be held an hour before service from 10 – 10:45 AM and other times at the home of his son, Mitchell S. Vann. A private burial will follow. Services will be officiated by Reverend Jim Wall and Dr. Allen Admire.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Vann family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com