Will T. Vance, Nashville, TN, Age 76. Will lived an inspirational life devoted to God, church, family and friends. He passed away peacefully on November 3, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 28, 1939 in Macon County, Tennessee. The son of the late Jack and Virgie White Vance, he grew up with an older brother, Randall, whom he adored. Will is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Derrick Vance. He is also survived by their son, Ben; daughter-in-law, Jan; granddaughters, Caroline, Mary Catherine and Charlotte; brother, Randall; sister-in-law, Ruth, and two nephews, Randy and Barry. Will graduated from Madison High School in 1957 where he played basketball and baseball, and sang in the chorus. He graduated from David Lipcomb College in 1961 and later earned a graduate degree from the LSU School of Banking. Nearly all of his 36-year banking career was spent with Third National Bank, later SunTrust. After an early retirement, he served as a consultant to various companies, and enjoyed several years of working in development at Lipscomb University. Will was always an athlete at heart, enjoying playing and watching various sports. One of the joys of his life was coaching his son's baseball teams. He also took great pleasure in traveling with family & friends, serving in civic affairs, and sitting on numerous boards. He was an alumnus of Leadership Nashville. He faithfully served his country for six years in the Air National Guard. Will was a member of Hillsboro Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and elder. His family is grateful for the support of the church, family, friends, and Alive Hospice. A graveside service will be held at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens in Scottsboro, Alabama at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Hillsboro Church of Christ, prior to a Celebration of Life at the church at 2 p.m., with reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillsboro Church of Christ, 5800 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215; AGAPE Nashville, 4555 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37204; or Healing Hands International, 455 McNally Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, Directors (615) 331-1952; 5852 Nolensville Rd. Nashville, TN 37211

Published in Tennessean from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2015