Vance Allen King, of Rockford departed this earthly life October 22, 2024. He was born June 1, 1941 in Memphis, TN the son of  Mose E. and Roberta King. Vance lived in Rockford many years coming from Memphis at a young age. Vance was employed as truck driver by TNT Holland Trucking Company before retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.  Vance graduated from West High School and attended college in California and Rockford.

Vance leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife, Julie; six sons, Vance Phillip (Yolanda) King, Amile Lamont King, Anthony Allen (Lenell) King, Michael Brian (Donya) King, Vance Allen (Lourdes GB) King Jr; and Nathaniel Spencer; 25 grandchildren a host of great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Henrietta) King; two sisters, Bonnie Gilmore and Carolyn Arendt; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including special family friend who he loved like a daughter, Vivian Spencer. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Gregory King; sisters, Ruth Yancey and Axelina Riley-Stoner; brothers, Charles King, David King, and Jerry King.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday , November 1, 2024 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church 2919 19th Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.