SMRYNA - Vance Sammons slipped away from this life peacefully while he slept on Sept. 12, 2017.
He was born Apr. 27, 1954 to Walter and Viola Sammons in Clayton. After graduating from Smyrna High School, Vance joined the Army. While stationed in Germany, he attended culinary arts school, where he became a master chef. After retiring, he enjoyed his hobbies of fishing and watching his favorite sports team the Philadelphia Eagles.
Vance was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Viola Sammons; his brothers, Walter Thomas Sammons, Sr. and Walter Lewis Sammons, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi Sammons of Newark; soulmate, Vonda of Bear; sisters, Brenda Beers (Jack) of Virginia and Freda Sammons of Dover; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be private. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com