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Phillip Lance Obituary

LANCE Phillip Newton Lance, 87, passed away Sunday morning, June 16th. Born in Epowah, North Carolina, Mr. Lance had lived in Jacksonville since 1950. He served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and then joined the Navy, retiring after 22 years of service in 1972. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor and also served during the Korean War. After the service he was a Merchant Mariner and Chief Engineer with Florida Towing in Jacksonville before retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Elks, The Loyal Order of the Moose, the American Legion and the VFW. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Cleo J. Lance, daughter, Helen Luna (David), son, Ronnie D. Lance (Debra), sister, Louise Eppley, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Father Michael Larkin will lead Funeral services at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 19th, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 6940 Atlantic Blvd. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM tonight at the funeral home. At a later date, burial-at-sea will be conducted by the U.S. Navy. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 18, 2002.

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Ronald W. Lance

June 28, 2002

Dear Cleo and Family,

I was getting ready to go on a business trip to the Netherlands when Mom called and told me of Phil's passing. We are very sorry for your loss; but know that now there is no more suffering and he is in God's hands. If there is any thing that Becky and I can do please give us a call. We certainly do look forward to seeing you and Ronnie & his family in August at the reunion.

With best regards,

Ron, Becky, Natalie, & Nathan Lance

Lewis and Syble Lance Waters

June 26, 2002

Dear Aunt Cleo, Uncle Phillip's memory will always be with us. His place at the family reunion heritage table will always be a cherished memory. We will meet him at another family reunion, another time and another place.

Faye & Hal Holzman

June 20, 2002

Dear Cleo and family

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God send His angels to comfort and guide you in the days to come. Phillip will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Faye and Hal

Louise E. Holzman

June 19, 2002

Dear Cleo

May God comfort your hearts in your time of sorrow. I am so thankful I got to see my brother a few days ago.I was unable to come to the furneal but my heart is there.God's blessings to you and the family.My love to all.

Bobby & Carolyn Henson

June 18, 2002

Dear Cleo Our deepest sympthy and love is with you all at this time.We are praying that the LORD will give you strength to go through with what you have to face in the future. We love you and the family.

KIM ALAIMO

June 18, 2002

His memories will always live in our hearts.

Grandma, Ron, Trust Gods love to get you through. love, kim, aimee and darren.

Donald Eppley

June 18, 2002

Uncle Nick was a great Man and will be missed a lot.

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