Thomas Lance's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Candler, North Carolina

Thomas Lance

March 23, 1939 - April 12, 2026 (87 years old)

Candler, North Carolina

Thomas Lance's obituary , Passed away on April 12, 2026 in Candler, North Carolina

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Thomas Lance

March 23, 1939 - April 12, 2026 (87 years old)

Candler, North Carolina

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Thomas Lance Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Lance of Candler, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on April 12, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Lance to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Garrett "Dock" Lance and Hazel Nell Parker Lance; and his brother James Aaron "Whitey" Lance. He is survived by: his children, Leslie Hull-Ryde, Tracy McGaha and Thomas W. "Chip" Lance II; his grandchildren, Brittany McGaha Arneson, Jay McGaha, DJ Hull-Ryde and Reagan Lance; and his great grandchildren, Kyson Arneson and Evie McGaha.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to either Baptist Missions to Forgotten Peoples (in memory of Tom Lance, PO Box 219 Kernersville, NC 27285), Valor Hospice (Charles George VA Hospital with Valor Hospice in the memo line, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805), or Shriner's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina (Shriners Children's Greenville, Office of Philanthropy 950 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605).

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