Bob Lee Vance, age 67 years, a resident of Texas and also Whitmer, WV passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home in Whitmer under the care of Mountain Hospice.
He was born February 10, 1953 at Nashville, TN, a son of the late Bobby Blair and Nancy Larkin Vance.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sandra Vance, four children, seven grandchildren and three, soon to be four great-grandchildren. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, First Calvary, having served during Vietnam and had worked as a police officer with the City of Gallatin, TN. He was recognized by the City of Dallas for his bravery and heroism as a result of stopping an attack on a female police officer, and had also received other numerous awards and recognitions for community service.
Bob’s request for cremation was honored.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Bob. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Bob Lee Vance.
