Vance Hines

Vance Hines obituary, Farmers Branch, TX

Vance Hines

Vance Hines Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Merit Memorial Funeral & Cremation Care - Dallas on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Vance Louis Hines, a cherished member of the Dallas, Texas LGBTQ community, passed away on August 11, 2024. Born on June 20, 1943, in Southampton County, Virginia, to Canolious V Hines and Marie (Clemens) Hines, Vance was the youngest son in a large family and graduated from West Orange High School in New Jersey in 1961.
Vance embarked on his journey in the banking sector in New York City, where he served with Arab Bank as an esteemed banker until his retirement in 1998, whereafter he relocated to Dallas to enjoy life. Vance loved dance music, old movies, champagne and caviar! Over the years, he was also a generous donor to Black Tie Dinner and Texas Pride Impact Funds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his sister Dr. Marie Miczak and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition, he is survived by his special friends Dr. Karim Harati-Zadeh, Jackie Ovalles, and David Carlson.
A memorial service will be held in his honor at First Baptist Farmers Branch on Friday, August 23, 2024. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm with the service commencing at 3:30 pm. The address is 13017 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas, 75234.
We invite everyone whose lives were touched by Vance to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. As we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate the life of a remarkable man whose spirit continues to inspire us, echoing the words of Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Funeral Service
Friday, August 23, 2024
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (EST)
First Baptist Farmers Branch
13017 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
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