James Robert

Vance

James Robert Vance, 89, a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He was the son of the late Albert Earl Vance and Mary Virgina Terry Vance and was preceded in death by his wife Sybil Lanier Vance. He was a United States Army veteran and retired from the Norfolk/Southern Corp with 40 years of service. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Blandford Cemetery 319 S. Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.