Samuel Lee Vance

Samuel Lee Vance age 80 a resident of Maple Ave. Philippi passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in the Genesis Center, New Martinsville WV. He was born January 27, 1941 in Kanawha County a son of the late Samuel and Magdaline Young. Surviving is
Niece Ellen Deuley and husband Ervin of Philippi their children
Great niece and nephew, Tiara, Kayla, Kyle
Great great nieces and nephews Kimberly, Hayden, Brian

Niece, Rosalea Phillis and husband Jeff of Moatsville their children
Great nieces and nephews, Cody Brown, Katrina Brown, Courtney Brown
Mutiple great great nieces and nephews

Niece Betty Talkington and husband Clifton of Philippi
Great nephew and niece Michael and Cheyenne Stackpole
Great great niece Nova

Niece Cynthia Perrine of OH
Nephew Franklin Perrine and companion Kirt Hexamer of Canton, OH
Great niece Catherine Delauder of Alliance, OH

Niece Rebecca Smith and husband Kenny of Knoxville, TN
Multiple great nieces and nephews

Niece at heart, Shannon Leigh Bertles of Elkins

Samuel was preceded in death by his companion Luray Miller Collins, wives Audrey M. (Billiter) Vance, and Donna Vance, one brother Samuel Ray Vance, and one sister.
Samuel served in the US Army, he was a member of the American Legion Post in Charleston, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, working of vehicles, lawnmowers and anything mechanical. He enjoyed reading, watching westerns, dancing, listening to older country music, he loved horses, his family and kids. Samuel enjoyed walking, he never knew a stranger and would help anyone in need. Samuels would always say at dinner no meal was complete unless you have green beans.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday January 22, from 2-3 pm. In honor on Samuel’s request cremation will follow the services.