November 12.2010

Your going to be miss words can't explain how much your meant in my family and my life,I'm so greatful that I was able to spend a lot of time with you in NY and Florida we had so many great time togather I so glad that I was able to be part of your life in good and hard times, you was very special to me and my love ones. What I love most of you was your Laughter and your sincerity I'm going to miss you very much you was the best. I know your in good arms. 
May God give the Lance family peace and love at this time. 

Marva Williams, SI,New York

It is sad to see you go but I know your in a better place and have no more pain. I miss and Love you very much, I will always remember our trips to walmart, and the spicy spegettii that i made you, miss you grandpa. As you called me Oa-shay

A true blessing it was to get to know and share my time with you.  I've never had a grandpa so for me to be called grandson by you was very special and important to me.  All the late nights watching CNN and the stories of new York an Florida I will always remember.  You will truly be missed by all.   Love always Christopher l. Broomfield.

Dad ~ As days and even weeks pass, it is difficult to accept that we won't be seeing you to get one of your great hugs.  You had such a big heart and made me feel so welcomed into your family.  I really thank you so much for that.  I also thank you for setting a wonderful example of hard work and love for your family ~ the example you set will be our guide ~  I will always giggle when I remember you telling the story of driving across Nebraska to see us ~ you were certain it was the coldest most desolate place on earth ~ love you always ~ Angie

Grandpa, 
Where to begin. I won't forget the summer or the Christmas I spent with you thank you for letting me escape. You were loving and I don't think anyone knew the totality of what a wonderful man you are. You had great character, wisdom, and insight. Know that I love you and your memory and legacy I carry with me. Thank you for being you
Love Always,

Akia
Your Lawyer and Pumpkin

Dad ~ As the days and weeks pass, it is not yet any easier to accept that we won't be receiving that great hug from you ~ your heart was so big & you always made me feel like a  part of your family ~ I really thank you for that.  I also thank you for the example you have set for all of us, especially Trey and Bryce.  Your lessons of hard work and love for your family will be ones that will live on through your children and grandchildren.  It will always make me giggle when I remember the way you told the story of driving across Nebraska to come and visit us - you were certain that it was the coldest most desolate place on earth ~  love you always ~ Angie

Missing you but I know that you are in a better place.   I love you.

To Pastor Laura and Vinny.  I am so sorry for your lose.  I remember the time I spent on Leaf Ave. at your house.  Mr. Lance always had a kind and sweet spirit.  He never said a word when he come home and find a house full of Laura's friends. I remember him as a family man and a hard worker. I know the pain of losing a father.  Know that he is in a better place with the Lord.  Our memories did not pass with him.  He lives on in your heart forever.  Live the memories until you meet again. Friends forever.  Shelia & Family.

Daddy
I first met Daddy through telephone conversations - this was when I first moved back to Colorado Springs when we started the ministry.  Daddy would call Pastor every Sunday morning and they would talk and she would pray with him so that was how I first began to know him.  So when he moved here and of course meeting him in person, we hit it off again!  Daddy was a loving and proud man and he was also quite funny. He would say some things and I would be like Daddy, you did not say that and his eyes would twinkle with a smile. Even as I write this I smile with laughter just thinking on the moments we shared.  One of his favorite lines was if one asked him how he was feeling, he would reply “with my hands” and he would laugh at himself on that one. When Daddy was able to get around we would go out to lunch after his doctors’ appointments – he loved going out to eat; his favorites were Red Lobster for their shrimp, Denny’s –BLT and a Meatball sub with extra sauce from Subway. Often we would just sit and talk about God, life, family and of course movies.  Believe me, Daddy knew all of his movies; but he and I shared in common; westerns, old classics, war movies and of course “Walker Texas Ranger.” I had outgrown Walker, but I watched with him because it made him happy.  We were watching the “Magnificent Seven” on last Sunday and he reminded me that this movie had won an Oscar.  My life was enriched because I had the honor of knowing Vincent Leroy Lance Senior.  He called me and loved me as his daughter and I called and loved him as Daddy – we adopted one another as Our Father in heaven adopted us and I will forever remember him - his smile, his laughter, his humor, his stubbornness at times and of course his love. Daddy loved Psalm 23 and so I say to you Daddy: “The Lord is your shepherd, you shall not want. He makes you to lie down in green pastures; He leads you beside the still waters, He restores your soul; He leads you in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake”…And Daddy would say read that part again…and I would read it again and again...I will miss you Daddy, I do even now, but the memories will forever live in my heart.   It is well with his soul.
I love you Daddy!
Your daughter, Vickie

Papa Lance was my friend  and I had many many fun times driving him to his appointments and walmart... My heart is with him always......Tara Burton

As time passes by I still am in shock and a slight disbelief that he's actually gone on to the Heavens. It still seems as if I can just give him a call and talk to him and gain wisdom from his lifetime like usual and get a few laughs. I'm glad that I was able to know grandpa in his latter days, he gave me many laughs and taught me a few morals in life. I will miss him greatly..
                    -Daniel Wallace

I know that you are with the Lord, and celebrating with family and friends who went before you. I have many fond memories, best of which was the last time you came out to the house to have dinner with Hat, pork chops and rice a roni (his favorites) and how much you enjoyed each other's company, especially talking about the old times, and Motown music! You didn't remember my name, but you always remembered those pork chops! Rest in your VICTORY!Lisa DeBoise - Colorado Springs, CO

Words can not explain how much you meant to me. I will miss you sooooo much. I am so happy at the times we have had, living together. I am blessed to know that you belived in me and pushed me to become the women that I am. Sonny will miss you and I will tell LadyBug about her Great Grandpa. Rest In Peace.....DollBaby

Uncle Leroy have known me since I believe the age of 7 or 8. Always pleasant.  I don't ever recall seeing him angry.  We spent many nights at Uncle Leroy and Aunt Evelyn's house in the Bronx (section called Throggs Neck).  Many good memories.  May G'd bless the Lance family with strength and guidance.  Love, Badiya (some know me by my former name Shirley).

May God continue to keep and bless the Lance family. 
Sylvia Tilley(Patrick) of Cone Ave

Uncle Leroy was so much fun to be around.He taught be how to cook bacon when I was young. It had to be straight and flat or he didn't want it. I still do it that way now.He would pick me up and drive me home anytime I wanted to come to the Bronx and we have our long talks on the way.I love him and Sis so much. They help me grow up.

Although I have met him a few times in this life, I found Mr. Lance to be a quite but loving man. I appreciate him being a father figure to my sister Fatima, whom he and the lady I had known as "Mrs. Lance", at the time had adopted. Great Blessings to the Family!

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Although my heart is sad, I am rejoicing that you are with the Lord.  All pain gone now.  Rest in peace daddy.  I love you and I miss you.  
Remembering you always, Laura aka "Foxy"

grandpa i love you so much i will never forget the times we shared together up late eating ice pops and watchin the old time westerns and having breakfast at dennny's and watching the price is right you will never be forgotten much love

love your grandson ervin

Grandpa I will never forget when you told me that I could achieve any goal I set my mind to I love and will miss you dearly
Little Fox

OBITUARY

Vincent Leroy Lance Sr.

September 21, 1938 – October 14, 2010

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

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