Johnny Allen Vance

Johnny Allen Vance, lifetime resident of Terrell, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Aug. 28, 2025. Johnny was born on Jan. 7, 1950 at Colonial Hospital in Terrell to Johnny and Ruby Vance, both of whom preceded him in death along with his cousin, John Wayne Cody. Johnny went to elementary school in Terrell and graduated Terrell High School in 1968. He then attended Henderson County Junior College where he met his soulmate, Sharon Cox. On June 4, 1971, they were married and moved to a newly constructed home on College St. in Terrell. Later, she and Johnny would build their dream home on Colquitt Rd and they would live there for the next 45 years, filling the rooms with the love they had for each other and their family. Johnny worked for his dad’s concrete company, then was hired as a building inspector at City of Gainesville. He also worked as Assistant City Manager of Sulphur Springs for many years and made many friends there. Johnny and Sharon were blessed with two children: Casey Allen Vance and Julie Robin Vance. When not working, he was an avid deer hunter and he passed this love to his son. Johnny was also a world-class dancer and he and Sharon, along with friends, would often be found at Lee’s Silver Fox, dancing to great music and making greater memories. Over the years, Johnny and Sharon loved hosting events and many gatherings were held in their garage, bringing family and friends together on weekends, holidays and any other occasion that needed to be celebrated. A wonderful husband, father, uncle and friend, Johnny will be forever remembered and always missed. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Casey Vance; daughter, Julie Vance and husband, Mark Freelen; sisters: Jackie Cernoch and husband Louis, Jr.; Tamie Duncan and husband, Billy, Patty Reed; brother, Clifford Vance and wife, Carla; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Oakland Memorial Park. His family will receive friends 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the funeral home. Memorials in Johnny’s honor can be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church at https://www.ebcterrell.org/give or to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

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Johnny Allen Vance

January 7, 1950 - August 28, 2025