Harold Lee Lance

Harold Lee Lance, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Care Partners Solace Center. He was born in 1931 to the late William and Edna Lance. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Tom Lance, and brother, Herman Lance.

Harold was a native to the Candler area and graduated from Sand Hill High School in 1950. He played both football and baseball and avidly followed each sport. He retired from BASF after 42 years of dedicated service. Harold was incredibly active in the community serving his neighbors with love and care. He loved to go bowling with his buddies, and gardening. Harold was happiest when he was outdoors or with his family. He was a farmer through and through and would often drive his tractor to plow neighbor’s gardens for them. Harold was also a long-time member of Sardis Methodist Church.

Harold is survived by his two sons, Bob Lance and Ken Lance (Brenda); grandchildren, Amber Whiteside (Whitey), Kenny Lance (Kim), and Tommy Lance; 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Family will be greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 31, at 3:00 p.m., at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., with a burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler, to follow.