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William L. "Bill" Vance

September 1, 1929 — February 25, 2018

William L. "Bill" Vance, age 88, of Bolivar, departed this life Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2018 at Bolivar General Hospital.

The husband of Margaret Walton Vance, who survives, he was a retired accounting clerk with DuPont, working there 29 years until his retirement in 1985. He was born September 1, 1929, in Carroll County, Mississippi, son of the late James Benford Vance and Mable Andrews Vance and lived in Memphis prior to moving to Hardeman County in 1997. A veteran of the US Army, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and planting in his garden, but received his greatest joy from being around his family, whom he dearly loved. Mr. Vance was a member of Parrans Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, whom he married on June 4, 1955, survivors include two sons and their wives, Mike Vance (DeAnna) of Olive Branch, MS and Gregory W. Vance (Susan) of Hornsby; several nieces and nephews; and three great grandchildren, Madisen Vance, Jody Oglesby and Carter Oglesby. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, William H. Vance in 2015; a granddaughter, Heather M. Vance in 2008; a great grandchild, Masen Oglesby; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate), Parrans Chapel Baptist Church or the donor's choice of charities.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, March 1, 2018

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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Chapel Services

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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Cemetery

Parrans Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery

9390 Old Highway 64, Bolivar, TN 38008

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