Norman Blake Vance

Norman Blake Vance, 78 years of age, passed away at his home in Durbin, WV on February 15, 2025. He was born November 24, 1946 to Covey Brooks "Chippy" and Mary M. Nelson Vance in Whitmer, WV. His long time companion, Tammy Oxier, preceded him in death.
Norman grew up in Cheat Bridge and Durbin. He graduated from Green Bank High School in 1965 and was drafted to the US Army serving in Vietnam. Norman was honorably discharged and returned to Durbin to live. He worked for the Hercules Corporation in Covington, VA, Howes Leather in Frank and was currently employed by Interstate Lumber in Bartow.
Norman enjoyed the company of friends and family. He would spend time locally with Robert and Connie Greulick and Bob Vance. Norman loved Erika and RJ Morgan and found joy in being a part of their life. He also stayed connected with family in Whitmer. He was fond of Chinese food at the Super China Buffet in Elkins and enjoyed local restaurants in Durbin, Bartow and Boyer.
Those left to cherish Norman's memory are his extended family: Robert and Connie Greulick, Tommy Greulick; Rick, Shawnee, Erika and RJ Morgan; Lee Oxier and wife Jessie; Anna Kane and husband Mark, Jr; Hallie Kane; Marka Taylor and husband Travis; Addisyn Taylor; Ellie Greulick and many family and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale, WV with Pastor David Rittenhouse officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps will follow at the Arbovale Annex Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
Donations in memory of Norman may be made to:
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Whitmer WV ATTN; Pam White, PO Box 227, Whitmer, WV 26296, or,
Pocahontas Humane Society, 410 2nd Ave. Marlinton, WV 24954, or,
BFD Fire Rescue, PO Box 267 Durbin, WV 26264.