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Joy Hill, CEO
July 19, 2025
Mr. Vance was a supporter of of the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland. He spoke at our annual Thankful Breakfast that honored people that made the lives of children in the community better. He was a great human being who actually cared.
Pete Willimas
July 19, 2023
"It been a long day without you my friend and I'll tell you all about it when i see you again"
CAPT Paul Tilson, USN (Ret)
July 19, 2023
Wishing you fair winds and following seas.
Debbi Ingram
July 20, 2022
I miss Jim Vance, watched him many years, My continued Prayers and Condolences to his family. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mr. Vance
Sharon Nickens
July 19, 2022
Still praying for the family of Jim Vance miss you on the News. Keep smiling and RIP
Lucinda Lazaro
July 19, 2022
I remember when my father first turned on Chanel 4 News and would listen to Jim Vance every evening, Monday thru Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. I didn't get the full meaning of what it was to listen to Mr. Vance until I got older. I would hurry to get home from work, still living with my parents at the time and I would listen to his Commentaries. He would tell it how he felt it and didn't care who liked it or not. I remember when he would take rides on his motorcycles and that program when he was decorating his house for Christmas. It was so funny because he was getting frustrated because there was a Christmas ornament he couldn't find. And then I watched when he and Susan Kidd and George Michaels were laughing so hard and interrupted Susan Kidd and said, "Wait a minute! Wait a minute!" So he could look at it again and laugh. I miss him so much. MFSB wrote a song for him - Mr. Vance's them song, My Mood. If you all have a chance and haven't had a change to listen to it. I am in Georgia now, but still miss him, Joe Krebs and George Michaels. and the Chanel 4 News Crew.
Mitzi Collier
July 19, 2022
I still look for him to be broadcasting the news with Doreen. To me, they were the dynamic duo. Jim is still very much missed. Love and prayers to his family and his anchor partner Doreen on this day.
Capt. Paul Tilson, USN (Ret)
July 19, 2021
Seeing Jim's picture again brought a warmth to my heart that is all to infrequently felt. For many years during our stay in Northern Virginia, we invited Jim into our home every night, and he came as an old friend. He was three days older than I, and was taken all too soon. He will always be missed in the Tilson household.
LAURIEANNE Mejia HAYES
July 19, 2021
MIss Your smile and Laughter on News 4 DC Contiue your Rest
mike duda
July 20, 2020
I still miss your editorials, Vance.
D. C. JOHNSON
July 20, 2020
Our country, our famiies, lives, spirits and hearts are broken and lost. Fear, dispair and pain are in people's eyes. We need Jim Vance, right here, right now. In times like these, through his own life lessons, Jim Vance could speak to and soothe our souls. He provided that "Mustard-Seed" of faith. Touching lives was Jim Vance's gift from God.... I know he touched mine.
Patricia McClaine
July 19, 2020
I look at everything thats going on in our country, and around the globe and wish you were still here. To hear and feel your reporting genius during these times would be a dream come true. Often I say, what if Jim Vance was here what would he say, do, or what would he feel in the current climate were in? You, Jim Vance, are forever missed and your viewers including myself still have a piece of our hearts that is still missing you. Its like you were my family our family. Continue to rest in eternal peace.
Patricia
July 19, 2020
It's still hard to be you aren't here.We really could use you right now on the News.There's so much going on since you left this place.But if. you were here you would lighten it up little on the News. I can still remember you laughing on the News about that poor model.The one that kept falling down on the runway. *** You are truly miss here and on the News especially. Until we all unite once again, we will think of the memories. I know you're probably broadcasting in Heaven.Gone to soon, but always in our hearts.
Peter Williams
July 19, 2020
American City Diner was the place Jim and I would meet eat breakfast and talk about real issues. Thanks for sharing your insights and letting me learn from you my friend, and Jeff Gildenhorn for giving us the American City Diner to do so. I will never forget Jim and what he gave me. PVW
July 19, 2019
Still miss seeing Jim on NBC news.
You are resting in peace.
Patricia Shifflett
July 19, 2019
The News still isn't the same without you.I can still hear your laughter and voice when I think of you doing the News.You will never be forgotten, you were a part of the family.Until we all meet once again.
June Weckesser
August 30, 2017
Still miss you on the evening news. I close my eyes and can hear you. Have watch you since you came to channel 4. May god bless you.
Kathy Settles
August 21, 2017
A girl from church used to RUSH home after church to "see The News" she was REALLY wanted to see that fine BLACK man on the anchor desk. He will NEVER be forgotten. May God comfort and bless his family and all of us who had the pleasure of watching God "change things" in America using James Vance. Thank You, Lord!!! We really enjoyed and love him and always will.
Sheila Lucas
August 17, 2017
Jim I am surely missing you 'I was crushed when you left the 11o'clock news. So now I hurt like you were a very close relative of mine, just to know I won't get to see or hear your very distinctive voice is just heart breaking.
I pray that the holy comforter will give your family and colleagues peace and comfort. RIH Mr. Vance
June Weckesser
August 16, 2017
The news is not the same without you. Sometimes when I'm watching I close my pray to hear your calming voice.
Teresa R. Kemp
August 14, 2017
You will be missed! God has bless the works of your hands.
Lisa Gainey Wheeler
August 12, 2017
Jim was one of the best newscasters in our area. RIP.
Thelma Blount
August 12, 2017
Mr. Vance was keynote speaker at my graduation in1973 at Ballou High School. He gave the most beautiful speech ever. In 2011 I was at the Giant food store in Silver Spring MD paying for my food when I heard a familiar voice. I told the clerk that voice sounded like Jim Vance of News 4. She said that is him. I turned around and was so surprised to see him. I said hi Mr. Vance, what are you doing here? He laughed and said "I'm shopping for my food and headed for the door. I don't know why I was so shocked that he did his own shopping. In my mind I'm thinking he had someone to do his shopping.. I watched him go out the door with his groceries wishing I had thanked him for speaking at my graduation. I've always regretted that I didn't that day. Then I attended the celebration of the mural on Ben's Chilli Bowl wall. I was there at the beginning until the end. Unfortunately it was so hot outside that I wanted to get a slurpee from the 7-11 and play my dc lottery. When I got back to the celebration I couldn't believe it was ending. I stayed around for a while longer to take more pics of the wall not knowing that Jim Vance was there until I saw it on the news. Another chance I missed to thank him!!! Well, Mr Vance I'm going to thank you now for being the best speaker at my graduation. Condolences to your family and friends. You will be truly missed.
D. Bowman
August 9, 2017
As a kid I thought the news was boring until I saw beautiful faces like mine. Watching Jim Vance, Maureen Bunyan, Renee Poussaint, JC Hayward and the late Max Robinson was incredible. Mr. Vance was one in a million; I will always remember the model shoe trip (funny) because Jim Vance and George Michael keep laughing. Mr. Vance had a serious side that stuck to the core, and the honesty that came with it was unforgettable.
These famous faces of the DMV will live on in our history cultural forever. Mr. Vance, may your beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.
May the family, colleagues, and friends of the late Jim Vance have comfort during this time and always, amen.
Stacie Locke
August 8, 2017
U will never be forgotten a legend to the end!
Alphonso and Pamela Riley
August 8, 2017
You became a house hold name around the DMV and in our home. Our sincere condolences to the Vance family and to all that will miss you. You were awesome. REST NOW.
Cindy
August 8, 2017
News was GREAT when Jim Vance was on! DC News Channel 4 rocked...and I was sad to move to another county losing my ability to get this Channel that I had watched for over 20 years. DC lost a l-e-g-e-n-d! He took to task anything and everything that didn't fit into the mold of acceptable...and for this, Mr. Vance, I thank you SO much. You challenged people who were feared by others. That's unbiased news reporting! And you were SUCH a wordsmith. You could dress up a sentence and put a tux on it so elegantly! I admire that. I really admire that. I hurt with the same pain as those who knew you, yet I never met you. May God keep your family in his care and may your soul rest with His angels!
TashaT Smith
August 8, 2017
My send my deepest condolence. I will never forget what Jim did for the class of Ballou 1995 class. He really had a care for Ward 8 and the youth. Haven has gained and might Warrior for the Army of God. Keep watch over us . Rest in peace
Gloria Wilson
August 7, 2017
You are the man along with Max Robinson that my mother sat my younger brother in front of the TV to watch. Look at how they dress.how they talk..she would say...That's how you want to be when you get older. You are such an example for young black men. RIP May GOD bless your family.
Vivian
August 7, 2017
Thank you for your great personality that kept me watching you and Doreen for 30 years on NBC4. You both make the news very interesting & your viewers feel like family. I will miss you dearly but glad to know you know longer suffer & will Rest In Peace eternally.
My prayers & condolences to your family & friends who loved you dearly.
M. Davis
August 7, 2017
Family of Jim Vance,
Jim Vance was the WOW factor. He spoke at my sons' high school graduation. He was as real as they get. His infectious laugh captured my heart as it did with many of us I am sure. Jim had the triple S effect going on: Smile, Sexy and Swag. If you watched WRC-4 News, you could tell Jim loved his work, because he gave us his best and he was proud of it. He deserved all of the awards and accolades that was bestowed upon him. My sincere condolences goes out to his beloved family and his dear colleagues at WRC-4. Rest in Peace, my brother.
Davis Family
(James, Mary, Millie, Ruby, Susie and Stanley)
Clarise Diggs
August 6, 2017
Already missing you. God Bless
Linda Barber
August 6, 2017
R.I.E.P. gone but not forgotten.
August 6, 2017
Thank you for the years of service, to our community. You will be greatly missed. You will always be in our hearts . May God bless your family, and God continue keeping them in his care. Love Ms. Pamela Harrison and family.
Tonya Wheeler
August 6, 2017
R.I.P
Sara King
August 5, 2017
R.I.P.
Clarise Diggs
August 5, 2017
May God continue to bless the Vance family and friends. He is now having a great laugh with his friend, George Michaels. Job well done. RIP.
August 5, 2017
U Rip Mr Jim.
Lonnette Williams
August 5, 2017
Jim vance will be missed I remember him when I was just a kid thats how long I have been watching him on the news. God bless his family
Beverly
August 5, 2017
Jim Vance will surely be missed. He was an icon in Washington DC. Everyone knew Jim Vance. I have a picture of he and I taken when I happen to run into him at a Starbucks in Silver Spring. He was kind and really sweet to me. He was definitely one of the best news anchors in broadcasting and to have remained in the game at NBC for almost 50 years speaks of his professionalism. He will be missed always. Bye Jim, rest in peace.
E. Washington
August 4, 2017
When I heard that you had passed, my heart was broken. I grew up watching you every evening on the news ( over 50 years). You were family " expected to be at the dinner table." Thank you Jim Vance for being in my life.
DeBora Honey B Miles
August 4, 2017
My prayers are with you family ✝ Rest Into Paradise Jim ❤ Thank You for your wonderful service to us in the DMV You are forever appreciated in our hearts especially in Ward 8 Which is so often but not forgotten by your selfishness ❤ Kidos
A. Morales
August 3, 2017
Enjoyed having you be a part of our household as we watched the evening news. You will be missed dearly.
Ree Smith
August 3, 2017
Jim Vance is truly missed. Very intelligent man, humble and so kind hearted caring person. May God continue to strengthen the family during this time and always. May Jim Vance rest in peace forever more.
Jeannette Mobley
August 3, 2017
We watched Jim faithfully for years on NBC. He was an institution in DC and we loved his commentaries. He was a shining example of a role model for inspiring students interested in the field of journalism. Jim did us proud! He will be missed! RIP
Pierpont and Jeannette Mobley
Mark Collins
August 3, 2017
Vance was the voice and conscience of DC. He was a man with the rare ability to transcend racial, economic, political lines, and boundaries. I was a young kid when he showed up in 1969. He has always been a part of my life. There was nothing like that News 4 team; that had a great run from the late 80's until recently. Sadly, there will never be another team like that, or another Jim Vance. We were lucky and blessed to have had him in our lives. We've all benefited from his presence. May he rest in peace, but may his memory and legacy not be forgotten. One last thing, he was a teacher. And for those who teach and have taught (like me): Once a teacheralways a teacher. And although he left the profession formally because of the administrators, he was also teaching us through his actions, words and deeds. All I can say is: Take care my man.
Andrea Tucker
August 2, 2017
My condolences goes out to the family of James Vance 111 may Mr. Vance rest in peace.
Dee Haywood
August 2, 2017
You were the definition of the word "COOL". Your work on earth is done and now you are resting in GOD's arms. Well done, well done
Lisa Roberts
August 2, 2017
Rest in Paradise Mr. Jim Vance.... You will missed and forever loved by the DC area for your many years of outstanding journalism. Your smile and kindness will be remembered and the day I meet you in the 80's when we had the same doctor at Howard Univeristy Hospital.
Gabrielle Hall
August 2, 2017
Rest in Peace Mr. Vance. You were like a "TV Dad" to me growing up in DC. I have watched you on NBC since I was born. So happy my children got to watch you as well. You will be missed by all of Washington DC.
Judy
August 2, 2017
My daughter brought it to my attention that I had been watching you as a child. Mr. Vance you are a class act and my husband always admired your spiffy dressing. You will truly be missed by all those lives you have touched. RIP. I know you and George Michael are gearing up for football season to banter back and forth about the Skins. Many blessings to your family during this difficult time.
IRENE GUERRERO
August 2, 2017
I allways be so impressed by Jin Vance i'm from Peru and I admired him for his work , i'm so sad to see he was pass I gona miss with all my heat him. Glad bless him and paz.
Doug Jolly
August 2, 2017
R.I.P
Jim.
August 2, 2017
Always was a classy man. Will be missed by so many. Channel 4 will not be the same without you!!! God. Bless your loved ones and you my friend Amen
Roz Parker
August 1, 2017
Jim Vance, you are missed on News4 and I'm sure that willnot change. It was so good to hear so many wonderful things about you, your career and how you touched so many lives along the way. You spoke at my Senior graduation way back in 1983. That's what I will miss most, that you shared/gave of you what you had to other's, not being selfish nor forgetting where you came from...Each one, teach one. God bless you in Heaven Sir, until tomorrow comes, Agape.
Yolanda Johnson
August 1, 2017
I just want to say that I am truly going to miss seeing you Jim Vance. Channel 4 news will NEVER be the same. Rest in Peace my friend. Gone but will never be forgotten. Much love!
Williams
August 1, 2017
We will miss seeing you on the news. RIP. The Wiliiams Family
Jackie Atkins
August 1, 2017
One of the great ones is with our father God. R.I.P. You are loved by many.
STeph Drake
August 1, 2017
I remember Mr. Vance fondly. His voice stood alone and his swagger was undeniable. I lived in the DMV for 26 years and I always made sure I listened to him. I live in Arizona now, and the news of his passing leaves me sad for his family.
May you find comfort in knowing... "to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord", no better place to be.
Derrick M.
August 1, 2017
Vance,
I've watched you on television for over 30 years and I must say it's been an enjoyable ride because you did it your way!
R.I.P.
Joan Padgett
August 1, 2017
An example of a great role model for young people! The best news anchor of my time and always pleasant! He will be missed. Blessings to the family.
Alice Gray
August 1, 2017
The Vance Family, To God be the Glory, that God saw fit to put Mr. Vance on this earth so we could see his majestic story telling and remarkable characterization of the news. We will never meet the likes of him again. Will miss you at the January Expo.
So, while you are in heaven telling the news remember that we love you and miss you hear on earth.
Tasha Cooper
August 1, 2017
Mr. Vance, your dedicated to journalism and the community will be forever appreciated to the many people you have to touched with your wisdom. I remembered you visiting my high school many years ago and telling us things that us students would need in adulthood and beyond. Your loved ones are in my prayers through this difficult time. RIP
Rachel Crouch
August 1, 2017
I have lived around the DC area most of my life and have watched NEWS 4 religously. You were a class act all the way Jim Vance!!! I remember as a teenager in the 1980's watching Channel 4 news with my dad. You, Doreen, George Michael and Bob Ryan were the team! Thank you Mr. Vance for ALL of your great reporting and candor. Rest in peace our friend. Condolences to the Vance family, and to all of the News4 Team.
Lucille Oliver
August 1, 2017
You will be missed and I will miss from checking to see when you are on the set giving the news. It was great to know you even though I never met you, but it feels like I lost a love one. Rest in peace dear brother.
renee ngobeh
August 1, 2017
We will miss you!!! Jim you gave us many years of you life your smile your laughter, the news will not be the same without you.
RIH, my friend.
Hope Hall
August 1, 2017
Mr Vance you will be missed .Mr Vance you were the only news I look at for 29 yrs I started watching you when I moved to DC .Rest on my brother.You will be missed
Evan. Gwendolyn Ashby
July 31, 2017
To the family of Jim Vance It was a pleasure to wake up to the news on channel 4 during your tenure. I will miss you my friend yet knowing you are resting from your labor here as one day we all will gives me the assurance that you fought a good fight and have finished your course here. RIP my friend.Thank you for sharing your love one in Jesus name Evan Gwendolyn M. Ashby
Lorri Carter
July 31, 2017
Rest in Peace Jim Vance. You will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Mike Duda
July 31, 2017
Vance and I were down and out at the same time. We made it back alive together.
Joan & Denny Gossard
July 31, 2017
Our family is originally from Hagerstown, M.D. , now living in East TN. Jim,Doreen,Bob and George were a big part of our evening news ritual since the beginning.Jim will be missed so very much, his wonderful smile and infectious laugh will thankfully live on through video. ..Our sincere condolences to Jim's family and friends and to Doreen,Bob,George the crew at NBC4 news. The world has truly lost one of its greatest human beings .RIP Jim .Until we meet again.
Sean and Jeanette Copeland
July 31, 2017
Dear Vance Family,
Jim Vance has been an exemplary example of a strong black role model, father and man! He will be dearly missed! Our family's prayers are with your family.
Lovingly, The Copeland Family
John Covington
July 31, 2017
You were one of a kind and we will miss you very much.
Barbara Covington
July 31, 2017
We will miss your calm spirit.
July 31, 2017
You was part of my family miss you so much bless your family. Will keep your other family at the station in prayers.
Joseph Steiner
July 31, 2017
Though now living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my nearly two-score years as a Washingtonian (1981-2000) were full of many things, memories, and people whom I cherish. Mr. Vance is one of those cherished souls. Honesty, audacity, vulnerability, and integrity-of-being are hallmarks behind why he impacted my life so profoundly. I will miss "checking in" with Vance during my visits back in Washington and send my deepest condolences to his beloved family, friends, colleagues at WRC4, and the people of the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia communities who now find a void where a giant once abided. R.I.P. Mr. Vance
Mary Holloway
July 31, 2017
That voice, that smile, that laugh will be missed. Thank you for sharing with us! My sincere condolences to Jim's family, friends and co-workers.
C.J. Brooks, Attorney At Law
C.J. Brooks, Esquire
July 31, 2017
Jim Vance - The Man, The Legend. Forever.
Wanda
July 31, 2017
Jim, "You've been faithful over a few things...now you will be ruler over many". You will be missed! Rest in peace.
July 31, 2017
Rip in peace. You will surely be missed...Kelly Halsey
D. C. Johnson
July 31, 2017
As a 4th generation WASHINGTONIAN, I bestow the honorary title of "WASHINGTONIAN" upon Mr.James H. Vance, III. HIS love for my Hometown,ran just as deep, as MY love for my Hometown. Mr. Vance's Integrity, Courage, Swag, and Humility captivated our hearts. He may have "lost the Battle", but in the end, he "won the War". BRAVO Jim Vance.
Norma Shorter
July 31, 2017
I have always watched and learn from a great man like Jim Vance. He helped a lot of people in recovery I have been in meetings with him and he had a story to tell. I could identify with his pain. He will be truly missed he was a legend in his own time. R.I.P. my friend.
July 31, 2017
DC will never be the same without your presence. You will truly be missed.
Veta Brooks-Berryman
July 31, 2017
I will truly miss you on NBC. You brought life to news and did so for the majority of my life. Your passing was like losing an Uncle. Rest in Peace Mr. Jim Vance! You were the Greatest!
Dwight Cunningham
July 31, 2017
It was 1984, and Jim and I both received journalism awards at the University of the District of Columbia. My 8-year-old daughter knew about my award; it was not a big thing...until I told her I would share the stage with Jim Vance. She got excited and asked -- no, told me to get his autograph, which I did. (Told him the story; he smiled and signed.) It was her text that delivered the news of Jim's transition. She said she was shaken. Clearly, Jim was a role model for so many young men and women of Washington. He IS one of a kind. God Bless All Who Loved Jim.
vera littlejohn
July 31, 2017
to the family
May the precious memories of him fill the physical void
he was the icon of our evening news for many decades
He did so much for so many
a giant of discipleship world -wide
Peace and Blessings
Thomas Kates
July 31, 2017
My first meeting with Jim was at a motorcycle show in Baltimore, MD. My second meeting with him was on a charity motorcycle ride for children in Wheaton, MD. Even though both those meetings were brief, I will never forget, he was very memorable. He was very approachable, not stand offish. He seemed to be a down to earth man. It was like you had known him for years. Watching him on TV as the new anchor on WRC-NBC in Washington, DC. He will be missed.
Jeannette Henderson
July 31, 2017
Rest In Peace!
Washington, D.C. will miss you and your smile.
Rest in Peace--D.C. King!
Robert Warren
July 31, 2017
Goodbye my Kappa Brother and I will see you one day in Kappa Chapter Invisible.
EARL MONTGOMERY
July 31, 2017
You will be missed. YOU WERE A PART of our evening for many years. SIP Sir...yiu are the greatest
Charles Lucious Perry
July 31, 2017
Thanks for being so cool. Thanks for keeping it real. Thanks for keeping me informed from 1986-2017. RIP and rest in the Lord's care.
Gloria Barnes
July 31, 2017
I watched Jim for such along time that I at lost now. Who do I have now ? There is no one and I mean no one that can tan his place or come close to Jim. He brought this city together on so many levels. I loved him and I still love him and I so like many others shall truly miss him.
Romaine Chase
July 30, 2017
Jim Vance, I did not get to meet you in person. However, I feel that I knew you personally because I watched you in my home every day. May you rest in peace, Thanks Romaine Chase
Patricia Bigelow
July 30, 2017
Mr.Vance you will be deeply missed.
D Barton
July 30, 2017
Thanks Jim Vance for being you! You truly were one of a kind and there will never be another you. Sincere sympathy to the Vance Family and the NBC News 4 family during this difficult time. Rest In Peace, Mr. Vance.
Veleria Coley
July 30, 2017
My prayer is that The Lord strengthen you in your assigned time of bereavement! Comfort each other because he comforted others! I know you as well as the world will never forget Mr. Jim Vance our friend, brother and mentor! We love you for real!
Joan Grigg
July 30, 2017
My prayers go out to the family. I remember him from the early 70's when I first moved to DC. He was a very good reporter then as he was when I moved away in 2011. I was very sadden to hear of his illness and passing. He is with the Lord and no longer suffering.
Joan Griggs (Richmond, VA)
Marcella Davis
July 30, 2017
Jim Vance may you rest in everlasting peace. You were a role model to all and you will truly be missed by all that knew you and those lucky enough to have crossed paths with you.
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