Lonnie Ray Vance

Lonnie Ray Vance, 73, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, ending his two-year battle with leukemia. Lonnie was born July 27, 1950, in Freeport, Texas to Marshall Ray and Hattie Brock Vance.

He graduated from Brazosport High School in 1968 and continued his education at LeTourneau University where he studied drafting. He married his high school sweetheart Sharon Radford in June 1969. They were married 47 years before the Lord called her home in 2016. Lonnie was a pipe designer and worked for many different companies and projects over the years. In later years, his job took him and Sharon to many different states, as well as the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. They enjoyed traveling together and had many adventures. In his free time, he enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, raising chickens and collecting antiques. He committed his life to Christ at a young age and loved telling people about his Savior. He was loving and compassionate and always had a smile on his face, even in his greatest suffering. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends, and we look forward to the day when we will see him again.

Lonnie is survived by his daughter, Dana Harden (Tyler), son Weston Vance (Kelly), brother, Marshall Vance (Cesellie), sister, Kay Green, six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon, and his parents, Marshall Ray and Hattie Brock Vance.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, November 16 at Palms Funeral Home (2300 East Mulberry) in Angleton. The family will receive visitors at 10:00am and the service will start at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Angleton Christian School by going to www.angletonchristian.org and clicking on the “giving” tab.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements lovingly fulfilled by Palms Funeral Home located at 2300 East Mulberry Angleton, Texas 77515 (979) 849-4343.