John David Lance
March 8, 1953 ~ December 4, 2014
Resided in:
Arden, NC
John David Lance, 61, of Arden, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the John F. Keever Jr Hospice Solace Center.
Mr. Lance was the son of Evelyn Suttles Lance and of the late John Henry Lance.
He loved Jesus, his wife, Linda Hayes Lance, his two sons Jonathan Lance of Atlanta and Jordan Lance of Boone, his mother, Evelyn Lance and Rocky. He is also survived by two sisters, Cathy Lance Lee of Fletcher and Mary Ellen Lance Thomas of Rutherfordton; Mimi and Granddaddy Hayes of Mills River, as well as many beloved family and friends and all of his children and the staff at Avery's Creek Elementary School.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Interment will follow at Words of Life Tabernacle Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Please consider a memorial donation to the Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Linda and Cathy Lee, so sorry for your loss. I sure enjoyed all the times we spent together….I sure will miss my dear friend, Tommy Melton
Hi Linda – There just are no words that would be adequate for such a great loss. I just wanted you to know that I am hurting with you and praying for comfort for you that only comes from the Holy Spirit. Ps 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. We don’t understand but someday we will. God bless you. Just know that I am here for you. Ann
Linda I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s been a lot of years ago since I last saw you but always wondered how you were. Love to you sweet friend and to your family. Janice Shuford Parris
Linda and boys, Our heart aches that Johnny has left this earth, but praise God he is healed and whole now in the presence of Jesus. Praying you feel His arms wrapped around you in this grief. Johnny always was there to help us in anything we needed at ACES. We will miss his funny and quick wit and his giving, selfless spirit. Hang on to each other and the many who love you in these days ahead. Jessica Smith and family.
Linda, I was so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I never visited ACES without Johnny expressing his pride in the school – always so positive in his comments. Johnny will be greatly missed. He was truly a role model for all of us in this school system regarding his strong work ethic and dedication to serving the needs of our kids! Tony Baldwin
Linda and family, So very sorry to hear Johnny passed away. Such a special man, loved by faculty and students over the many years at Averys Creek. Know we are keeping you in our thoughts and close to heart. Love, The Fischer Family ♡
Linda and Family, we just heard of Johnny’s passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. Johnny was a wonderful man of God. He will be so missed on this earth.
Our love and prayers
~ Norma and Julian Cochrane
“A heart broken and crushed spirit, O God, you will not
reject.†(Psalm 51:17b) I’m sorry for your loss; may God provide you and your
family with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Linda I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the two of you from Words of Life and Avery’s creek rd. I lived in the trailor park and remember walking down to the house you all lived in. I remember how nice you two were about picking me up for church, when you already had a full car. Let God heal your heart, and be re-assured that one day soon you two will be re-united. Lynn