Leonard Clarence Vance

Leonard Clarence Vance, 71 of Charleston, passed away on August 13, 2020, after a long battle with complications from heart and cancer issues.

He was born January 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Charlie and Hazel Holley Vance. A sister, Alphia Meadows, and brothers, Charles “Dink”, Garland “Cork”, Cecil, and Clarence Vance also preceded him in death.

He was an outstanding graphic artist and worked for several printing companies. He was a member of the graphic artist union guild.
Leonard was a loving father, and grandfather and was very good at his profession and loved golfing and traveling.

He is survived by his children, Jeff Vance, Shawn Vance, Leonard (Ammie) Vance II, and seven grandchildren, brothers, Robert, Jack, Jerry, Dennis, and James Vance.

His bonus family consisted of his companion, Mary Harper-Vance, Tyra Moore, Tina Russell, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.

Private, only family, service will be held at NOON on Monday at Elk Funeral Home, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, WV 25302, with Eulogist James Vance officiating. A walk-through visitation will start at 11:00 AM at the funeral home and is open to all.
Masks and social distancing will be expected.

Online condolences and extended obituary may be left/read at elkfuneralhome.com

Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vance Family.