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Vance T. Ward
HANOVER Vance T. Ward, 80, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2012, at his home. Hanover has lost a fine man, a true Southern gentleman, and a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dollie Ann (McCormick) Ward and two daughters, Vicki Jacobs and husband Ed, and Lesa Darville and husband Fred; four grandchildren, Kristin Kessler and Colby Jacobs and wife, Meg Keith, and Hunter and Laura Darville; and five great-grandchildren, Lainey and Brody Kessler, Karsyn and Khloe Jacobs and Kale Darville; and his sister, Carolyn C. Mason of Dallas, Texas. Vance's parents Hamilton B. and Louise (Carrington) Ward, and older brother Hamilton B. Ward preceded him in death. Vance was born in Elaine, Arkansas, played high school sports and continued friendships with those "Boys of Summer." He joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity and ROTC program at the University of Arkansas and graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force with a Business Degree June 5, 1954. He married his college sweetheart Dollie Ann McCormick June 6, 1954 and was commissioned to go to Johnson Island in the Pacific Ocean June 8, 1954. Vance joined the Phillips 66 Company in December 1957 and retired in 1988. He was assigned to Aero Oil Company in New Oxford, as Vice President/General Manager from 1964-1988. He loved the oil business and developed many professional and personal relationships during his career. He has been an active member of First United Methodist Church all his life. He exemplified a life of faith for his family and friends. Vance was a civic servant, serving as a former member and Past President of the Hanover Kiwanis Club, former board member and volunteer for the Red Cross, a member of the Hanover Historical Society, United Way and the Hanover Country Club. He enjoyed watching football and playing golf until his health challenges were too great to play and his joy came from watching his grandson, Colby swing a club. He was and is still a wonderful man and most who knew him will never forget him. A viewing and time to share memories with the family will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 200 Frederick St., Hanover, with his Pastor the Rev. Craig A. Rapp officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Program of Hanover and Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331 or the Begin AdTech Script charity of your choice End AdTech Script . The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com
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Published in Evening Sun on July 3, 2012 [8]
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1932 - 2012 (80 years)
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