Joseph Clayton “Sonny” Vance, 82, of Cane Valley, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:04 A.M. at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.
He was born October 7, 1939, in Campbellsville, to the late George and Esther Pyles Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Ehling Vance and a sister, Eleanor DeWitt.
Sonny was a Civil Engineer and was well known for his woodworking skills. He attended Great Oak Ministries and Word of Life.
Survivors include:
His wife – Trilby Harvey Vance of Cane Valley
One daughter – Jo Renee Vance Osborne (Mark) of Port St. Lucia, Florida
One son – Bryan Vance of Columbia
One step-son – John Tupman (Marie) of Columbia
Two step-daughters – Leslie Melton (Ron) and Mary Case (Tom) all of Columbia
Three grandchildren – Courtney McKinney, Holdyn Rush Vance and Alex Clayton Vance
Seven step-grandchildren – Steven Tupman, Nick Tupman, Elizabeth Scholl, Jonathan Melton, Christopher Lloyd, Anna Lloyd and Cyndi Case
Three great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren
Several other relatives and friends
Graveside service – Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Pastor Troy Long officiating
Burial to follow
Visitation after 10:30 A.M. Saturday at Haven Hill Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations to Great Oak Ministries or Word of Life would be appreciated and can be left at the funeral home or at the service on Saturday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements