Frank Leslie Vance III

Frank L. Vance, III, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank L & Margaret Vance; sister, Marjorie Vance; wife, Mary E. Vance & daughter, Carol Ann Vance. He is survived by his children, Katherine Latta (Larry), Cynthia Vance & Frank L. Vance, IV (Becki); his grandchildren, Chris Latta, Heather Johnson & Frank L. Vance, V. & his great grandchildren, Trinity Johnston & Reese Latta. Frank enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942. He served as a Glider Pilot in World War II in the 9th Air Corp 306-442nd Division. He flew many missions in Holland, France, England & Germany. The most important missions he piloted were "Operation Market Garden" and supplied & fought with General Patton at the Battle of the Bulge. He received the 3rd highest accommodation medal in the military. Frank spent 40 years as a faithful employee of Dunn & Bradstreet. After retirement, he became an active member of the Homewood Auxiliary Police Department and served on the board. He will be remembered for his integrity, kindness, generosity & loving nature that was a living example of his devotion to his family & faith. Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 10-11. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Donations, in his memory, may be made to www.woundedwarriorproject.org.