Laurie LaVance "Vance" Evans
October 21, 1947 - September 03, 2024
Ashland, Virginia
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Laurie LaVance "Vance" Evans
October 21, 1947 - September 03, 2024
Ashland, Virginia
Obituary
Laurie “Vance” LaVance Evans (76) of Ashland, VA passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on the evening of Tuesday, September 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Vance was born on October 21, 1947, in Lake City, SC. He served 20 years in the United States Army and also retired from Federal Service after an additional 20 years.
Vance enjoyed golfing, watching ballgames, his dogs, and spending time with his family. He made many friends while out walking his dogs. Vance enjoyed trips to Disney and cruises with his wife Virginia, of 44 years.
Vance is preceded in death by his parents, Laurie and Mary Evans; sisters, Phyllis Cox and Mary Frenchy; and sister-in-law, Sharon Evans.
Vance is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Evans; daughters, Vanessa Dupree (Brian) and Valene Swanson (Travis); grandchildren, Aodhan Dupree (Emily), Liam Dupree, Benjamin Dupree, Caroline Swanson, and Bryce Swanson; brothers, Hildrey Evans and Barry Evans (Brenda); and half-sister, Shirley Turner.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, September 7th at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23234. Vance’s graveside service will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation
- Date & Time: September 7, 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. Richmond, VA 23234 Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Arlington National Cemetery
3 responses to Laurie LaVance "Vance" Evans
Alex and Crystal Tamayo says:
September 5, 2024
While we did not have the honor of knowing him personally, we see the incredible legacy he leaves behind through his amazing daughter, and our friend, Vanessa. The strength, kindness, and character she embodies speak volumes about the wonderful man and father he was.
We also want to express our gratitude for Vance’s dedicated service to our nation. His commitment to both his country and his family is something to be deeply admired. Through Vanessa, Vance’s impact continues, and we are grateful to have benefited from his influence by knowing her.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Danny and Dianna Staggs says:
September 6, 2024
Ginny,
Dianna and I are very sorry for your loss.
Soft-spoken Vance was one of the nicest men we ever met. His dry sense of humor always perfectly matched the wry grin under his mustache.
Vance was a wonderful friend, with whom I always enjoyed running the trails of the Brunsummerheide. He was fun to work with and could always be counted upon to inject a bit of sanity into the workplace known as AFCENT.
While we haven’t seen y’all much since we left Holland in ‘86, we have never forgotten any of you, or the wonderful times we spent together. Valene was pretty small, but Vanessa always wanted to know “how you two big buccos doing?”. Those were the days and Vance was one proud Dad.
One of my favorite post-AFCENT memories is of Vance flying into Memphis, to visit, eat ribs at The Rendezvous and partake of outstanding Blues, with me, at Elvis Presley Park, on Beale Street.
Dianna and I loved y’all then, and we love you just as much now.
We are sure you will find solace in each other and the wonderful memories y’all made with Vance.
Please keep in touch and don’t forget, Dianna is a great listener and she always has a positive outlook.
We love y’all!!
Ray Lawless says:
September 6, 2024
My sympathy