Woody", 80, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Bethesda West Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida.
A Coast Guard full Honors Military burial service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the South Florida National Cemetary. Those wishing to sign Vance's guestbook may do so at http://www.palmbeachnationalchapel.com/book-of-memories/2541389/Woodard-Vance/help/condolence.php.
Vance was born on September 12, 1935 in Pamlico, North Carolina to Vance and Neva Woodard. He served our country in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 to 1966. He was in active duty for 14 years, including during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He comes from a long line of Military men, seamen and fishermen. He retired as a Mechanic II from Broward County Utilities in June, 2003. He enjoyed family gatherings, holidays and birthdays with his daughter and grandchildren. He was a lover of the ocean, enjoyed deep sea fishing, and after retiring, spent lots of time at the Boynton Beach inlet, watching the charter fishing boats come in and go out.
Vance is survived by his daughter, Teresa Gundel, his son-in-law, Kenneth Gundel, his son, David Woodard; and five grandchildren, Joseph Martinez, Anthony Dechiaro, Christopher Gundel, Justin Gundel and Brooke Gundel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Neva Woodard, and his brothers, Leon Woodard and Robert Woodard, and his son, Vance R. Woodard, III.