Byron Bluefield Vance

Byron Bluefield Vance, "PaPa B", age 60, passed away peacefully from diabetes and pneumonia related complications on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sr. and Mittie Brock Vance. Byron is survived by his wife, Cindy McLemore Vance; daughter, Katie Vance; son, Ethan Vance Sr. and his 'wife' Amber Wilson; grandson, Ethan Brock Vance Jr. ("Penguin"); brother, Charles Vance Jr. and his wife Brenda; sister, Kathryn Logan and her husband Steve; sister Ro Hoblitzelle and her husband Bill; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Byron was born in Atlanta in September, 1956. He attended Mercer University where he studied Power Plant Mechanics and eventually began his long career with Fulton County Public Works. He went on disability Retirement in 2006, after 28 years of service with the County. Byron survived colon cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, and several other illnesses over the years. He became heavily involved with NA (Narcotics Anonymous) and continued to attend meetings as he was able until he was hospitalized this last time. He made many wonderful friends in NA and they have continued to support Byron through the years.

Byron loved everyone, especially his family, and he was well loved by all. He was a big guy, with a big heart – loving, kind, and caring – and he loved Katie, Ethan, Amber and EJ with every ounce of his being.
He wanted so badly to teach "Penguin" how to fish, just as he had Katie and Ethan. There are so many stories to tell of Byron and so many specials memories.

Byron was strong in his faith and in his salvation. At the end, he was truly calm and ready to go meet his Savior.

A Memorial Service will be held on
Saturday, April 8th, 2017
At 2:00 pm
Bethel United Methodist Church
100 Lumpkin Campground Road, S
Dawsonville, GA 30534

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Midway United Methodist Church
215 Kilcrease Road
Auburn, GA 30011

Specify for the Building Fund or for the Kayla's Kits for Foster Kids mission.