James Earl Vance age 91, passed away Wed. July 3, 2019 at his home. He was born in West Virginia, a graduate of Dickenson Memorial High School, a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Vance was the owner and operator of Vance Apple Orchard, he retired from the Clinchfield Coal Company then later retired from the US Postal Service. He was of the Baptist Faith and member of the Clintwood Masonic Lodge #66.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Survivors include his wife Rita Vance, Rutledge, TN. One son Chris Vance and wife Darlene of Clintwood, VA., one daughter Betsy Yates of Rutledge, TN. Two grandchildren Barry Yates and wife Crystal and Jessica Robinson and husband Brandon, 2 great grandchildren Abby Robinson and Jamie Robinson, step grandchildren Aaron, Savannah and Jacob Sutherland, two sisters Rosemary Spalding and husband Alton, Kenova, WV. And Sandy Carey of Huntington, WV. Along with several nieces and nephews host of other relatives and friends.

The Family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Sat. evening at the Clintwood Funeral Home with Masonic Rights by Clintwood Masonic Lodge #66.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 PM Sat. July 6, 2019 at the Clintwood Funeral Home chapel with Lynn Vanover officiating.  Graveside services and Entombment will be 2 PM Sun. July 7, 2019 at the Rugsby Church Cemetery located on Caney Ridge.

In lieu of flowers family request contributions to be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospitals 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN. 38105