Background
Sr., Robert Bell Vance, was born on October 3, 1912 in Owings, South Carolina, United States. Son of Zeb and Nettie (Babb) Vance.
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Robert Bell Vance, Sr.
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Career
Cost accountant General Shoe Corporation, Nashville, from 1936. Sales manager GENESCO, Inc., 1946—1947. General manager General Wax Indiana, 1947—1949.
Founder, president The Mar-Gold Corporation, Atlanta, 1949—1959, Robert B. Vance & Associates, Atlanta, 1960—1979, Vance Marketing, Atlanta, from 1979. Served United States Army, 1941-1946.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Old Guard (secretary 1983-1984), S.A.R., Capital City, Kiwanis (president), Democrat. Military Order World Wars (Commander 1980, 1982).
Connections
Married Marilyn Herndon, December 11, 1954. 1 child Samuel H.;children: Robert B., Harriett VanHooser.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian
Awards
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Decorated Silver Star, Bronze Star with cluster, Purple Heart. Recipient Patriot medal, Sons of the American Revolution, 1983, Patriotism Award, Patriotic Education Inc., 1982.Decorated Silver Star, Bronze Star with cluster, Purple Heart. Recipient Patriot medal, Sons of the American Revolution, 1983, Patriotism Award, Patriotic Education Inc., 1982.