Jessie Anderson Vance, Jr., 79, of Kountze, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, Jessie lived in Kountze for 14 years, and was a retired MSGT after 23 years with The United States Air Force. Jessie later retired after 20 years with the Civil Service and with a total of 43 years with The United States Air Force. Jessie enjoyed fishing, leatherworking, riding his motorcycle, and playing his guitar. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Jessie was preceded in death by his wife Viola Alice Vance, parents, Jesse A. and Mary S. Vance, Sr., daughter, Veronica Lynn Zinn, and his sister, Frances Ford. Jessie is survived by his son, James Andy Vance and wife Amy of Circleville, OH., sisters, Norma Williams of Beaumont, Irene Knighten of Silsbee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
