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Official Obituary of

James Kenneth Vance

August 6, 1949 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 74) 74 Years Old

James Vance Obituary

   Mr. James Kenneth Vance (Jimmy) born August 6th, 1949, age 74 in Union Mississippi preceded in death by his loving wife; Kathy Teresa Vance, son; Scott James Vance, mother; Evelyn Vance and father; George Vance.

He is survived by his daughter; Angela Nicole Vance, grandson; Mason Terry McPherson, granddaughter; Miranda Ondie Vance along with many other friends', family and loved ones.

He lived his life in Mobile, Alabama where he was a successful businessman owning Vance Electric company. His time was split between Alabama and Louisiana where he was a successful Quarter Horse trainer and a member of the American Quarter Horse Association for 40 plus years. Jimmy made a huge impact on the quarter horse community and all the friends he made as they also made a huge impact on him. Jimmy was enlisted in the National Guard in 1967 where he was a paratrooper. He will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and loved ones. Jimmy was a very loving husband, a great father, a great grandfather, uncle, friend and all-around individual.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 from 11a - 12p. at Valhalla Funeral Home. A funeral service will start at 12p with interment following in Valhalla Memorial Gardens.


Services

Visitation
Monday
May 13, 2024

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Valhalla Funeral Home
8730 Sims Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613

Funeral Service
Monday
May 13, 2024

12:00 PM
Valhalla Funeral Home
8730 Sims Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613

Interment
Monday
May 13, 2024

12:00 PM
Valhalla Memorial Gardens
8730 Sims Rd
Eight Mile, AL 36613

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