Barnie L. Vanzant Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Barnie L. Vanzant of Lake City, Florida, born in Jacksonville, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 6, 2024 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barnie L. Vanzant to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Barnie may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Barnie Lafayette Vanzant, Sr. and Rubye Meeks Vanzant; and his brother William Frank Vanzant. He is survived by: his wife Blanche Joiner Vanzant of Lake City; his children, Chris William Vanzant (Martha) of Jacksonville, FL, Mark Allen Vanzant (Lisa) of Kalispell, MT and Sarah Vanzant Smart of Tampa, FL; and his grandchild Leigh Anne Vanzant of Jacksonville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Lake City in memory of Dr. Vanzant.