Obituary for Dewey “Vance” Cleary | Reins

Mr. Dewey “Vance” Cleary, age 87 of Hays, handed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his house.

Graveside companies shall be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Maple Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Boyce Cleary officiating. 

Mr. Cleary was born March 19, 1938, in Wilkes County to Garr and Sally Bell Cleary.  He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his dad and mom, Mr. Cleary was preceded in loss of life by sisters, Lucille Chipman and Reba Prevette, and brothers, Willard Cleary and Carl Cleary.

He is survived by his spouse of 68 years, Grace Hawkins Cleary, of the house; son, Chip Cleary (Sandra) of Hays; grandchildren, Cory Cleary (Rebecca) and Tiffiny Call (Chris); and great-grandchildren, Carson Call, Camren Call, Caden Call, Corbin Call, and Hayley Brown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials could also be made to the Maple Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 103, Hays NC 28635.

Pallbearers shall be Cory Cleary, Chris Call, Carson Call, Camren Call, Caden Call, Ricky Viles, and Chuck Cleary.

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