Erik Ryan Vance

Erik Ryan Vance, age 33, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born November 27, 1983 in San Angelo to Karen (Lohse) Miller and Leffy Vance. Erik attended public school in Brownwood and San Angelo. Erik had a passion for drawing and dedicated his life to sharing his passion with others through ink by pursuing his dream to become a tattoo artist. Erik also loved fishing, especially deep sea fishing with his “Paw”. He loved music, hanging out with family and friends, and making people laugh. Erik had a heart of gold and was happiest just hanging out on the porch with his family. He was loved by so many and will be so dearly missed. Erik is survived by his mother, Karen Miller of Austin; father, Leffy Vance of San Angelo; sisters, Ashlyn (Miller) Beadel and husband Brandon of Dallas; Taylor (Vance) Sanchez and husband Jesse of Stamford; brother, Tanner Vance of San Angelo; aunts Darla (Lohse) Harper of San Antonio and Teresa (Lohse) Riley of San Angelo as well as many cousins, some of who he loved like brothers. He is preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandparents, Maxine and Jerry Lohse of San Angelo. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Salvation Army Church in San Angelo, TX at 2:00PM. The family would like friends and family to share their favorite memory of Erik during the service if they wish to do so. Flowers may be sent to Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX in loving memory of Erik.