Mr. Vance was born in West Point, Georgia on March 16, 1939, to the late Charles Monroe Vance and the late Lucille (James) Vance, who predeceased him. He graduated from the former North Fulton High school and Oglethorpe University. After working as a bookkeeper and comptroller for several Atlanta firms, he embarked on his own entrepreneurial path as a furniture refinisher and craftsman, owning and operating Furniture Restorations, Inc. in Chamblee for three decades before retiring in 2013.
A passionate fisherman and outdoorsman, Charlie was renowned for his skills at a variety of crafts from carpentry to masonry, which he demonstrated in a truly impressive array of home improvement and renovation projects over more than forty years. He also painted and played the violin, while cultivating a lively interest in Western sagas, movies of all sorts, a wide range of novels and histories, and popular songs. For all of his knowledge and skill, he wore his learning lightly and with a legendary sense of humor, all of which made him a renowned raconteur among family and friends who cherish the memory of his warm fellowship and generous spirit.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda Jo (Mitchell) Vance, of Atlanta; as well as by his daughter, Jennifer Cilbea Vance, son-in-law, Ronald J. Granieri, and grandson, Brendan James Vance Granieri, of West Chester, PA; his sisters, Rosanne V. Hoblitzelle (Bill) of New Haven, Connecticut and Kathryn Cecile Logan (Steve) of Roswell; by his beloved Brother-in-Law William Mitchell and Sister-in-Law Judy Mitchell of Moulton, Alabama; by his niece Stephanie Logan Byrne and her husband, Mark Byrne, and by many more nieces and nephews who will never forget their Uncle Buddy.
Pallbearers will include Ronald Granieri, Brendan Granieri, Mark Byrne, Gareth Byrne, William Logan, and Josie Byrne. William Mitchell and Steve Logan are Honorary Pallbearers.
Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 on Friday, June 7, 2024, followed by a service at 11:00 at H. M. Patterson and Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, with interment in Decatur Cemetery.
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