Vance Barefoot, 89, of Satellite Beach, FL passed away on February 16, 2021 at his Florida home. Vance was born on March 5, 1931, in Whiteville, NC. During his life, he was a proud member of the United States Air Force, and worked on the Trident Missed Naval Ordinance Test Unit (NOTU).
Vance was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded by his wife of 49 years, Betty Lea Barefoot.
He is survived by his children, Buck Barefoot of Melbourne, FL; daughter, LeAnne Barefoot of Satellite Beach, FL; and son, James (Carla) Barefoot from Crescent City, FL; grandchildren, Paige and Kacey Whitlock and Aaron and Zachary Barefoot; great-grandchildren, Nolan Jackson, and Blossom Barefoot.
Vance lived an active and fulfilling life. He was interested and involved in many things, especially cultivating long-time friendships and mentoring young generations of fellow military men and women. He enjoyed the simple things in life. Golf was his favorite pastime, but nothing meant more to him than his family.
He lived a very honorable, distinguished and simple life. A good friend to many; he will be remembered by his knowledge and wisdom and caring and compassionate nature.
A Visitation will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 S US Highway 1 in Rockledge. FL from 10am to 11am with a funeral service beginning at 11am.
Visitors to Vance’s online obituary are encouraged to leave a cherished memory or a word of encouragement to the family.
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