CHESAPEAKE-Romie Vance, 69, of the 300 block of Luid Drive, went to be with the Lord Wednesday June 1, 2011. He was born in Salt Rock, WV to the late Roy and Edith Hatfield Vance. Aside from his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Carmie Vance. Romie served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1963 on the USS Canberra and retired from Lucent Technologies after 32 years of service. He then went on to work at US Lec, Primeco and Cavalier Telephone.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Chloe Lynette Vance; two sons, Darren and his wife Mary, and Darrel; grandchildren, Nicole, Rebekah and Cody Vance; two sisters, Pauline Adkins and Louise Murphy; a brother, Ray Vance and many nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate his life will be held Monday June 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake, with Rev. Ray Vance officiating. Interment will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The family would like to especially thank Wanda Wyatt of Sentara Hospice. To honor Romie's enthusiasm for Rebekah's academic accomplishments and goals, in lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Rebekah's college fund. For more information please visit his "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome.com. He was very adamant that his illness did not interfere with her college goals. You may also leave a note to the family and for those unable to attend, online viewing of the service will also be available.

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