J.B. Vance, age 100, of Black Rock, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.  He was born on August 29, 1921, at Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, the son of Dillard W. Vance and Nervia Reed Vance.  He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Navy from 1941-1947.  He was a retired tool grinder from Monroe Auto Equipment.  J.B. was of the church of Christ belief.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Garnet Propst Vance, one son, David W. Vance, brothers, Rudy Vance, and Cleburne Vance, one sister, Lola Vance Toney, one grandson, Josh Vance, and one great grandson, Torey Vance.

He is survived by two sons, Robert V. "Bobby" Vance (Brenda) of Black Rock, Arkansas, William Thomas "Butch" Vance of Portia, Arkansas, two daughters, Lynda Vance Verkler (Eddie) of Black Rock, Arkansas, and Brenda K. "Benny" Vance Wier (Wendell) of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, July 18, 2022, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Oak Forest Cemetery in Black Rock, Arkansas.  All arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.