Andy Vann Obituary Andy Franklin Vann December 12, 1961 - January 24, 2015 Newsoms – Andy Franklin Vann, 53, passed away January 24, 2015. He was a graduate of Southampton High School, an active member of Newsoms Baptist Church, a member of Newsoms Hunt Club and former member of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department. Andy was a Slasher Operator in the Woodyard of International Paper with 29 years of service. He was a former owner and operator of “Line Drive Hitting” and former Chip Mill Manager with Enviva Pellets of Ahoskie. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 30 years, Ercelle Cogsdale Vann; two daughters, Megan V. Holland and husband, Dustin, of Franklin and Bethany Lynn Vann of Newsoms; one son, Zachary Seth Vann of Newsoms; his parents, Robert and Jackie Vann of Newsoms; two sisters, Sharon V. DeVillier and husband, Ray, of Fayetteville, NC and Vicki V. Gray and husband, Wayne, of Boykins; two brothers, Robert S. “Bobby” Vann, Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Boykins and Randy C. Vann and wife, Sherry, of Newsoms and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Newsoms Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Wise, Rev. Curt Faison and Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Monday, January 26, 2015 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin and suggest memorials be made to Newsoms Baptist Church, P. O. Box 312, Newsoms, VA 23874 or Newsoms Hunt Club, 29140 Cypress Bridge Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2925441 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/andy-vann-obituary?id=16373242 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Andy Franklin Vann, 53, passed away on 24 January 2015. He was a graduate of Southampton High School, a member of Newsoms Baptist Church, Newsoms Hunt Club, and a former member of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department. Andy worked at International Paper for 29 years and was an avid outdoorsman. **Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The funeral was held at 2 PM on Tuesday, 27 January 2015, at Newsoms Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Wise, Rev. Curt Faison, and Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday, 26 January 2015, at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. **Transcript** Andy Vann Obituary Andy Franklin Vann 12 December 1961 - 24 January 2015 Newsoms – Andy Franklin Vann, 53, passed away 24 January 2015. He was a graduate of Southampton High School, an active member of Newsoms Baptist Church, a member of Newsoms Hunt Club, and a former member of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department. Andy was a Slasher Operator in the Woodyard of International Paper with 29 years of service. He was a former owner and operator of “Line Drive Hitting” and former Chip Mill Manager with Enviva Pellets of Ahoskie. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 30 years, Ercelle Cogsdale Vann; two daughters, Megan V. Holland and husband, Dustin, of Franklin, and Bethany Lynn Vann of Newsoms; one son, Zachary Seth Vann of Newsoms; his parents, Robert and Jackie Vann of Newsoms; two sisters, Sharon V. DeVillier and husband, Ray, of Fayetteville, NC, and Vicki V. Gray and husband, Wayne, of Boykins; two brothers, Robert S. “Bobby” Vann Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Boykins, and Randy C. Vann and wife, Sherry, of Newsoms, and nieces and nephews. **Vital Statistics Summary** | Field | Information | |----------|-----------------------| | Name | Andy Franklin Vann | | Age | 53 | | Birth | 12 December 1961 | | Death | 24 January 2015 | **Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------| | Andy Franklin Vann | Decedent | Newsoms | | Ercelle Cogsdale Vann | Wife | Newsoms | | Megan V. Holland | Daughter | Franklin | | Dustin Holland | Son-in-law | Franklin | | Bethany Lynn Vann | Daughter | Newsoms | | Zachary Seth Vann | Son | Newsoms | | Robert Vann | Father | Newsoms | | Jackie Vann | Mother | Newsoms | | Sharon V. DeVillier | Sister | Fayetteville, NC | | Ray DeVillier | Brother-in-law | Fayetteville, NC | | Vicki V. Gray | Sister | Boykins | | Wayne Gray | Brother-in-law | Boykins | | Robert S. “Bobby” Vann Jr. | Brother | Boykins | | Kathy Vann | Sister-in-law | Boykins | | Randy C. Vann | Brother | Newsoms | | Sherry Vann | Sister-in-law | Newsoms | **Publication Details** | Field | Information | |------------|--------------------------| | Name | Andy Vann Obituary | | Date | 26 June 2024 | | Page | Unknown | | Place | Newsoms | **Other Relevant Information** Andy Franklin Vann was a devoted family man and an active community member. His legacy includes his contributions to the community through his work and his passion for the outdoors. The family suggests memorials be made to Newsoms Baptist Church, P.O. Box 312, Newsoms, VA 23874 or Newsoms Hunt Club, 29140 Cypress Bridge Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. For further details, visit www.wrightfuneralhome.org.