MR. SAMUEL SHON VANCE

MR. SAMUEL SHON VANCE obituary

MR. SAMUEL SHON VANCE

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17

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JOHN E. STEPHENS CHAPEL

812 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350

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Mars Hill Cemetery (Winston County)

3116 MARS HILL ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, MS 39350

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10:00 a.m.

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812 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350

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SAMUEL VANCE Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Shon Vance will be held at 10 AM Thursday, September 18, 2025, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Justus Vance and Rev. Jeffery Lee officiating. Interment will be in Mars Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 PM – 8 PM Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at John E. Stephens Chapel. Mr. Vance, 53, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home. He lived most of his life in Neshoba County and worked in construction. His hobbies were riding four-wheelers and cutting grass. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harmon C. Vance and Dale Cox; infant grandson, Joseph Lee Vance. Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie Vance; brothers, J.R. Vance (Leona) and Roger Vance; (3) grandchildren; (1) nephew; (1) great nephew; (1) great niece. Pallbearers are Roger Vance, Justus Vance, Harold Collins, Sam Burkes, Skylor Hines, Toby Collins, Josh Sammons. Honorary pallbearers are J.R. Vance, Braxton Vance, Dustin Vance, Harold Collins.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

17

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

JOHN E. STEPHENS CHAPEL

812 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350

Send Flowers

Sep

18

Service

Mars Hill Cemetery (Winston County)

3116 MARS HILL ROAD, PHILADELPHIA, MS 39350

Send Flowers

Sep

18

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

JOHN E. STEPHENS CHAPEL

812 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350

Send Flowers

Only 7 hours left for delivery to next service.