Roy N. Vance
Roy N. Vance | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court | |
| In office 1983–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Boyce G. Clayton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Spain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1921 McCracken County, Kentucky |
| Died | January 17, 2007 (aged 85) Vero Beach, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky College of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Roy Newton Vance Jr.[1] (November 14, 1921 – January 17, 2007) was a justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court from 1983 to 1991.
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.
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