Bob &Jane Stephens and family purchased the Fruits and Blooms Basket for the family of Charles Raphel Vance.

My memory of Charles goes back to when we were just kids and his Dad ,My uncle Raphael was building house and Charles and I would paint the basement with tar to keep it from leaking once the dirt was added to the walls . We actually played more than worked and we always seemed to make it down to the creek . I wouldn't even have known he passed away if I hadn't seen a post from Ronald on Gerald Tripp's timeline this evening and seen Charles as Ronald's friend as I was just looking at all the Vance's I don't even know anymore . Reminds me of and old gospel song "Precious memories " how they linger how they ever flood my soul . His Dad was a good uncle to me ,he always made me feel special . God bless you all and may his wonderful grace and mercy be a comfort to you at this time . Bob Stephens

Papa Chuck is my father and my best friend,To those who knew him would say he was awesome.In our hearts he will always live.

SOOOOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,AND THAT WE DIDN'T MAKE IT.TO HIS MEMORIAL. WE WERE IN DESOTO AT ONE.BUT WE HAD THE WRONG FUNERAL HOME IN MIND.WE THOUGHT THERE WAS ONLY ONE IN DESOTO. STUPID US.WE EVEN WENT TO FESTUS.BUT YOU KNOW CHARLES WOULD HAVE GOTTEN A LAUGH OUT OF THAT.ONE THING THAT MADE HIM SO SPECIAL WAS HIS SENCE OF HUMOR..WE LOVE YOU ALL,YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS.THE TRIPP KIDS GERALD TRIPP

RIP Chuck. Praying for his friends and family to find comfort and peace. Our deepest condolences. God bless. Nathan and Robyn Walsh And Family.

Chuck was a great grandfather to my nieces. Rest in peace.

Grandpa Chuck was a really good man. Always put others before himself. He always shared good memories and great advice. Never forgotten.

I went to high school with Charles. He was a good friend, he and I lost touch over the years. Have often thought of him and wondered where he was. My condolences to family. Noel Stewart Class of '59