John Vance

GREENWOOD

John Vance, 64, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015.

He was born on Nov. 24, 1950, the son of the late Dennis Vance and Edna Halsey.

John is survived by his wife, Linda Vance; two sons, Jeff (Amanda) Vance and Matt (Sarah) Vance; grandchildren, Parker, Brecken, Natalie, Jackson and Lucas; and a sister, Linda Stinson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Dennis Vance and Bobby Halsey.

He was a family man who enjoyed spending quality time with his wife and sons. He was active in local youth sports programs and had a passion for coaching his two boys and grandkids. He was an active golfer with memberships at Dye’s Walk and the Renaissance in Fort Myers, Florida.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at SS. Francis & Clare Catholic Church, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Memorial visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135 and Olive Branch Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 615 N. Alabama St., Suite 430, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at ghherrmann.com.