Robert "Bob" Wayne Lance

Robert “Bob” Wayne Lance, 86, of Hull Georgia, died at his home Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022.

Born on July 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Reba Carter Lance Patterson and Wayne Leon Lance.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Massey Lance, and two daughters —Amy Lance Brown and Donna Lance Young.  He was the proud grandfather of four grandchildren: Christopher Jacob “CJ” Brown, Abby Colleen Brown, Callyn Massey Young, and Kiersten Kaye Young; his sister Betty Janette Black and brother, George Thomas “Tom” Patterson.

Bob graduated high school from Colbert, Ga, and started a career at Western Electric.  This eventually led to his employment in the telephone industry where he retired from BellSouth with 36 years experience.

Bob was the co-owner of Bill’s Bar-B-Q, in Hull, Georgia with his late brother, William “Bill” Lance, and his brother George Thomas “Tom” Patterson. Bill, Bob, and Tom happily served the small town of Hull, Ga for 33 years serving the best bbq and chicken mull around.

Bob also served in the U.S. Army during 1958-1960.

Bob and his wife Brenda were married for 48 years. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and loved spending time with his two daughters and grandkids.

Pallbearers will be: Michael McGraw, Malcolm Lance, David Black, Barry Black, John Means, Nathan Witcher

The family would like to thank Bridgeway Hospice for their exceptional care.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Lord & Stephens, East, Athens with interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.