Jimmy Lee Vance

Jimmy Lee Vance was born May 2, 1944 in Lorado, West Virginia. He stepped into glory on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:16 a.m. at his daughter’s home in Bealeton, Virginia, surrounded by his family. He was a faithful member of the Richlands Tabernacle. Since living in Bealeton for the last several months, he has been a faithful member of the Bealeton Pentecostal Church. At age 18, Jimmy volunteered to join the United States Army and served until honorable discharge in May 1965. He gave his life to the Lord later in 1965, and then married Janet Ann Sizemore on November 12, 1965. He accepted the call to preach in 1968. Throughout his ministry, Jimmy faithfully pastored five churches, embarked on numerous missionary journeys, and spent many years evangelizing. Wherever he preached, he became known for his quick wit, unwavering smile, and ready hands. While he was called to proclaim the Word, he was also called to support fellow ministers with his mechanical expertise, carpentry skills, and a heart always willing to serve. Jimmy didn’t just feed the flock spiritually—he also labored physically, putting his hand to the plow in whatever way the pastor or congregation needed. Jimmy was also an exemplary altar worker. Above all, Jimmy loved the Lord wholeheartedly, pouring his strength into every act of service. He showed kindness to others because he had experienced the “goodnesses” of God in his own life. Given the chance, Jimmy would eagerly tell anyone that the Lord had been better to him than anyone else he had ever known. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Joe Robert and Faye Copley Vance. He is survived by his God-given helpmeet of 59 years, Janet Ann Sizemore Vance, who has been exemplary in her care, especially over the last 8 years. He is also survived by one daughter, Lisa Marlene Vance Gheen, and husband, Ricky Gheen of Bealeton, Virginia and seven sons, Matthew Lee Vance and wife, Rhonda, of Pounding Mill, Virginia, Michael Robert Vance and wife, Maria, of Herndon, Virginia, Timothy Paul Vance and wife, Jamie, of Opal, Virginia, Philip Russell Vance and wife, Mandy, of Needham, Alabama, James Aaron Vance and wife, Aranda, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, Joseph Allen Vance and wife, Rosalyn, of Richlands, Virginia, and David Eric Vance and wife, Kelly, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia. He is also survived by four sisters, Barbara Lamb and husband, Bob, of Alabama, Donna Sizemore and husband, Jim, of Virginia, Shelby Pearson of West Virginia, Jani Tomblin and husband, Millard, of West Virginia. Additionally, he is survived by 22 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Visitation services for Jimmy Lee Vance will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Richlands Tabernacle, 2503 3rd Street, Richlands, Virginia. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Richlands Tabernacle. The officiating ministers include son-in-law Ricky Gheen and sons Matthew, Timothy, and James Vance. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers are grandsons Jonathan Gheen, Ryan Vance, Reid Vance, Trent Vance, Brantley Vance, and Braxton Vance. Honorary pallbearers are his grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements, and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Jimmy Lee Vance

May 2, 1944 - November 27, 2024