Roy Newton Vance Jr.[1] (November 14, 1921 – January 17, 2007) was a justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court from 1983 to 1991.
Roy N. Vance | |
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Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
In office 1983–1991 | |
Preceded by | Boyce G. Clayton |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Spain |
Personal details | |
Born | McCracken County, Kentucky | November 14, 1921
Died | January 17, 2007 Vero Beach, Florida | (aged 85)
Alma mater | University of Kentucky College of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Vance was born in McCracken County, Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Kentucky law school and joined the army. Due to a special statute, he was the only person admitted to the state bar before the age of 21. Vance served as McCracken County attorney from 1953 to 1957.[2] He was commissioner for the old Court of Appeals from 1970 to 1976, when he became a judge on the court when it was created in a constitutional amendment. He served in this capacity until joining the state supreme court in 1983.[3]
Vance died on January 17, 2007, in Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife Euleen; two daughters, Linda and Terry; and a son, Newton.[2][4]
References edit
- ^ Who's Who in American Law, 1985-1986. Marquis Who's Who. 1985. p. 575.
- ^ a b "Roy Vance, Former Ky. Supreme Court justice dies". Lexington Herald-Leader. January 15, 2007.
- ^ History and Families, McCracken County, Kentucky, 1824-1989. Turner Publishing Company. 1989. p. 20. ISBN 0938021362.
- ^ "Roy N Vance Obituary". NewspaperArchive. Retrieved June 1, 2018.