Michael William Vance Ronceverte-Michael William Vance, 55, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at his residence with his family by his side. Mike was born Mar. 21, 1959, in Ronceverte and was the son of the late George “Doodle” and Carolyn Shope Vance. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and had worked at Bluegrass Electric and B. A. Mullican Lumber Yard. Surviving are: his companion, Rose Gragg; son, Jeremy Vance and wife Autumn of Jane Lew; daughters, Kagney Shockley and husband Travis of Organ Cave and Sabrina Bryant and husband Seth of Ronceverte; stepdaughter, Emily Simmons and husband Timothy of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Chloe, Adalie, Kylie-Rae, Jayden, Ryker, Addison and Carson; sister, Paula Hall and husband Tony of Fairlea; and brother, Henry Saylor of Ronceverte. A memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Highland Park Community Church where Pastor Andy Howdock officiated. The family received their family and friends before the service at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Highland Park Community Church, c/o Sadie Carter, RR2 Box 55B, Second Creek, WV 24974-9723. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte was incharge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
