William Howard Lance

Mr. William Howard Lance, age 85, of Royston, GA, passed away on May 9, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 29, 1940, in Commerce, GA, to the late LC Lance and Myrtle Patton Bray. Mr. Lance was a self-employed textile worker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gail Chambers Lance; his son, Howard Keith Lance; and two brothers, Jack Leonard Lance and Otis Lance.

Mr. Lance is survived by his son, Jeff (Halona) Lance, and daughter, Lisa (Terrence) Dale. He is also survived by his brothers, Oliver, Buren, and Telford Bray. Grandchildren surviving are Matthew Dale, Lauren Lance, Zack Dale, Erin Gardner, Trey Lance, Josh Bloodworth and Libbi Crumley. Fourteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services to honor Mr. William Howard Lance will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.