James Vance

James Vance, 73, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away on November 30, 2012, at his home. James was a 1957 graduate of Paragould High School and played football for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. James was retired from Foremost/Turner Dairies after over 50 years of dedicated service. James was a volunteer Paragould Youth Baseball coach for several years and he was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Myrtle Vance, and sisters, Martha, Carolyn and Nonetta. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sherry Vance of the home; daughters and sons-in-law: Misty and Bruce Drope of Paragould, David and Gina Hobbs of Paragould; Kim and Bruce Johnson of Texarkana, Texas, and Amy and Tony Lucius of Paragould. He is also survived by sisters: Gail Atkinson and Sadie Braden of El Cajon, California. James is survived by nine grandchildren: Brooke Barnes, Taylor Barnes, Keely Drope, Zachary Hobbs, Lindsay Johnson, Madison Johnson, MaCall Johnson, Caleb Lucius, Kirk Porter and one great grandchild, Jaxson Pittman. James is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. James was a devoted husband, father, Paw Paw, worker and friend. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Saturday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at 3:00 PM Sunday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Pastor Melvin Poe officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Eastside Baptist Church, 529 E. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.