Samuel Ray Vance

Samuel Ray Vance, 81, of Canton Township, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1945, in Avery County, North Carolina, to the late David Raymond and Bernice Patricia (Watson) Vance.

Samuel was a 1963 graduate of Canton South High School. He spent his career working in the steel industry as a millwright. Samuel had a deep passion for fishing and traveled to many lakes throughout Ohio, as well as making trips to Canada for fishing. He also enjoyed hunting and many other outdoor activities.

In addition to his parents, Samuel was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Dean Vance; and his sister, Connie Varian.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Janet L. (Bailey) Vance; his son, Samuel R. Vance; his niece, Amanda Vance; and his great-nephew, Avery Bice.

In keeping with Samuel’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home 4041 Cleveland Ave. S., Canton, Ohio 44707. Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences at

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