Thomas L. Prance

Mr. Thomas L. Prance, age 78, of Rockmart, GA passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his residence.

He was born in Dallas, GA on March 30, 1938. Mr. Prance had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and had a love for NASCAR. Mr. Prance was a skilled auto mechanic, specializing in brake and front end alignments, and was owner and operator of Tom's Alignment and Brake Service. He was preceded in death by his father, George Dewey Prance; mother, Stella Cole Duke; and by two brothers: George Albert Prance and James Edward Duke.

Survivors include his wife, Joy Prance of Rockmart, to whom he was married on December 19, 1984; three daughters: Diana Yancey, Rockmart, Diane Prance, Antioch, CA and Paula Prance, Concord, CA; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12 noon in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Chaplain Mitzi Oates officiating. Interment will follow in the Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery with the Honor Guard of Brown-Wright Post #12 of the American Legion in charge of military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Thomas L. Prance.