Lewis Joseph "Buddy" Vance Sr.

Lewis Joseph "Buddy" Vance, Sr., 85 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and soon to be Greatgrandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on October 11, 1940, born to Leslie and Marguerite, in Ferriday, LA. Buddy served his country in the Army National Guard. His strong faith was the cornerstone of his life. Buddy was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, previously at Baker Presbyterian Church, and a long-time member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Clinton, Louisiana. He retired from Albemarle Corp. after 32 years of faithful service.

Buddy is survived by his son, Lewis Joseph "Joey" Vance Jr.; daughter, LuAnn Vance Bishop and husband Spencer; cherished grandchildren, Lewis Joseph "Joe" Vance, III (Cami), Kaydi Vance Jackson (Tyler), Spencer Vance Bishop, Maggie Bishop Prejean (Ryan), Jack Harrison Bishop (Lily); and sister, Elizabeth Minor; and a host of nieces and nephews. His memory will be forever held in the hearts of his family and friends.

Buddy is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Wanda Johnson Vance; father, Leslie Carl Vance, Sr.; mother, Marguerite Cory Vance; brother, Leslie Carl "Sonny" Vance, Jr. He is now reunited in glory with those who have gone before him.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Vance, Vance Bishop, Jack Bishop, Ryan Prejean, Tyler Jackson, and Spencer Bishop.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, officiated by Neal Haynes. The graveside service and burial will follow at 2:00 PM in the Natchez City Cemetery, in Natchez, Mississippi.