James W. Vanzant Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James W. Vanzant in Arab, Alabama, who passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James W. Vanzant to show support.
He was predeceased by: his son Jimmy Vanzant; his parents, Eunice Mitchell and Foy Vanzant; and his siblings, Nina Simerly, Peggy Hepting and Virgil Vanzant.
He is survived by: his wife Paula Vanzant; his daughters, Loriann Lippy (Rich Brown), Yvette Fife (Michael Fife), Cyndi Griffin (Billy Griffin) and Mandy Hill; his daughter-in-law Pamela Vanzant; and his grandchildren, Derek Vanzant (Jessica Pollice), Brooke Dougherty (Shane Dougherty), Timothy Smith (Kelly Smith), Casey Smith (Shasta Dover), Sean LeBeau (Brooklyn LeBeau), Jesse Fife (Lacey Fife), Mikey Fife, Amanda Henegar (Cody Henegar), Taylor Quinlan (Dustin Quinlan), Courteney Sanders (Allen Michael Sanders), Claire Griffin, Haley League and Morgan League. He is also survived by great-grandchildren.
