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- Dr. Thomas D. Vance, age 87, of US Hwy. 221 South, Blowing Rock, passed away Monday morning, May 27, 2019, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
Dr. Vance was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Avery County, a son of the late Edward Newman Vance and Etta Buchanan Vance. He was a retired radiologist, most recently at Watauga Medical Center and Blowing Rock Hospital. Dr. Vance was a dedicated husband to the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Carol Ammons Vance. He was the first full-time radiologist in the North Carolina High Country, covering multiple counties and multiple hospitals. Dr. Vance was the founder of Watauga Radiological Services and was a constant innovator for the latest technology and care for his patients. He donated land for Blowing Rock Fire Department Station No. 2. Dr. Vance always provided love and educational resources for his children and grandchildren, and always seized the opportunity to help others without recognition. He was an avid Duke basketball fan and supporter of his alma mater. He was also a train enthusiast, classical music aficionado, and had a lifelong love of the Appalachian Mountains, and a wicked sense of humor.
Dr. Vance is survived by two Daughters: Susan Johnson and husband Milan of Kenly, NC, and Karen Richon and husband Joel of Highland, Md.; two Sons: Ken Vance and wife Laura of Clemmons, NC, and Matt Vance and wife Maggie of Jacksonville, Fla.; four Granddaughters: Elizabeth Vance of Winston-Salem, Stephanie Johnson of Raleigh, Sarah Vance of Clemmons, and Ella Vance of Jacksonville; one Grandson: Thomas Vance of Jacksonville, and two Half-Sisters: Eddie Jo Jarrett of Atlanta, Ga. and Edith Vance of Marion, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife: Carol Ammons Vance; one Brother: Glenn Vance; and three Sisters: Olga Pierce, Lorene Thiele, and Barbara Roseborough.
Funeral services for Dr. Thomas D. Vance were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body lay in state at the chapel from noon to 1 p.m. Officiating was Pastor Dan Little. Entombment followed in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
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1931 - 2019 (87 years)
