Stephen Anthony Vance, SR., age 66 of Lillydale in Dublin, Virginia passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 at his home. Born February 8, 1960 in Kingsport, TN he was the son of Stephen V. Vance & Neta Horne Vance. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Vance.

Stephen is survived by his

Parents – Stephen “Steve” V. & Neta H. Vance – Kingsport, TN

Children - Tammy Vance Cressell & husband David – Dublin, Ronald Gillenwater – Pulaski, Stephen Anthony (Anna) Vance, Jr. – Winston-Salem, NC

Grandchildren – Erika Cressell – Dublin, Brea (Jon) Cressell-Nicolo – Dublin, Justin Gable –GA, Victoria Elody Vance – Winston Salem, Walker Timothy Vance – Winston Salem, Kayla (DJ) Akers – Pulaski

Six Great Grandchildren

Brother – Gregory (Vanette) Vance – Kingsport, TN

Cousin – Joel Vance – Wytheville

Several nieces, nephews and cousins

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Pastor Grace Peno officiating.

The family will receive friends between 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday at the Funeral Home before leaving the funeral home in procession to the cemetery.

To sign Stephen’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.