Robert Vann Obituary Robert Sumner Vann April 1, 1929 － December 4, 2023 Newsoms － US Army Ret. Msg. E-8, Robert Sumner Vann, born April 1, 1929, in Conway, NC, died on December 4, 2023. After graduating Conway High School, he joined the military, serving with the 82 Airborne and 7 Special Forces for 22 years. He served in Korea and did two tours of duty in Vietnam before retiring in 1970. He retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1991. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lillie Vann, brothers, Andrew, Royce, Vernie Lee and James Vann, sisters, Mary Davis, Reva Walton, Julia Fowler and Edna Butler, his youngest son, Andy Vann and his wife of 69 years, Jacqueline Ellis Vann. He is survived by his sisters, Montie Garris and Clonie Francis, his children, Sharon Devillier (Ray), Bobby Vann (Kathy), Randy Vann (Sherry), Vicki Gray, a daughter in law, Ercelle Vann, 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews. Robert was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church and Newsoms Hunt Club. He was known by "Sarge" at Union Camp and "Pop" by his family. He loved racing, hunting, fishing and gardening. Everyone in the community has probably eaten some of the fish he caught or some of the vegetables from his garden. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Newsoms Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall one hour prior to the service and at other times at the home of Randy and Sherry or at Mr. Vann‚Äôs home. Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins or Newsoms Fire Department or Rescue Squad or to Newsoms Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Dec. 5, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Robert-Vann 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-vann-obituary?id=53752997 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Sumner Vann, born 1 April 1929 in Conway, NC, passed away on 4 December 2023. He served in the US Army for 22 years, including tours in Korea and Vietnam, and retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1991. He was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline and son Andy. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service for Robert Sumner Vann was held at 11 AM on 9 December 2023 at Newsoms Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial with military honors followed at Hollywood Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Robert Vann Obituary Robert Sumner Vann 1 April 1929 - 4 December 2023 Newsoms - US Army Ret. MSG E-8, Robert Sumner Vann, born 1 April 1929, in Conway, NC, died on 4 December 2023. After graduating Conway High School, he joined the military, serving with the 82nd Airborne and 7th Special Forces for 22 years. He served in Korea and did two tours of duty in Vietnam before retiring in 1970. He retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1991. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lillie Vann, brothers, Andrew, Royce, Vernie Lee and James Vann, sisters, Mary Davis, Reva Walton, Julia Fowler and Edna Butler, his youngest son, Andy Vann and his wife of 69 years, Jacqueline Ellis Vann. He is survived by his sisters, Montie Garris and Clonie Francis, his children, Sharon Devillier (Ray), Bobby Vann (Kathy), Randy Vann (Sherry), Vicki Gray, a daughter in law, Ercelle Vann, 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews. Robert was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church and Newsoms Hunt Club. He was known by "Sarge" at Union Camp and "Pop" by his family. He loved racing, hunting, fishing and gardening. Everyone in the community has probably eaten some of the fish he caught or some of the vegetables from his garden. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, 9 December 2023 at Newsoms Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall one hour prior to the service and at other times at the home of Randy and Sherry or at Mr. Vann's home. Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins or Newsoms Fire Department or Rescue Squad or to Newsoms Baptist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Sumner Vann | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 94 | | Birth | 1 April 1929; Conway, NC | | Death | 4 December 2023; Newsoms | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| | Robert Sumner Vann | Decedent | Newsoms | | Jacqueline Ellis Vann | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Andrew Vann | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lillie Vann | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Sharon Devillier | Child | Unknown | | Bobby Vann | Child | Unknown | | Randy Vann | Child | Unknown | | Vicki Gray | Child | Unknown | | Andy Vann | Predeceased Child | -- | | Montie Garris | Sibling | Unknown | | Clonie Francis | Sibling | Unknown | | Andrew Vann | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Royce Vann | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Vernie Lee Vann | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | James Vann | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Mary Davis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Reva Walton | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Julia Fowler | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Edna Butler | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from Conway High School 2. Joined the military after high school 3. Served with the 82nd Airborne and 7th Special Forces for 22 years 4. Served in Korea and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam 5. Retired from the military in 1970 6. Retired from Union Camp Corporation in 1991 7. Member of Newsoms Baptist Church 8. Member of Newsoms Hunt Club 9. Known as "Sarge" at Union Camp 10. Known as "Pop" by his family 11. Enjoyed racing, hunting, fishing, and gardening 12. Shared his fish catches and garden vegetables with the community 13. Had 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren