Roger Dale Lance, age 67, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, February 12, 1958, to Carl Lester and Dorothy Mae Lyon Lance in Mena, Arkansas.
Roger was a straight-shooter who loved life and the people in it. He was the kind of man who’d do anything for his family, especially his kids and grandkids, who were his pride and joy. He had the patience of a saint when it came to the kids in his family. Roger never met a stranger —always finding a way to connect with people. Roger had a deep love for farm life, raising cows, chickens, and always keeping a few good dogs around. He was a die-hard Arkansas Razorbacks and Dallas Cowboys fan, never missing a game, and sports radio was always playing in the background. He had a passion for classic cars and cars in general, adding to his collection and working on them in his spare time. He enjoyed hitting up auctions for a good deal. Roger had a sharp memory, a way with people, and a love for the simple things in life. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul Lance; and one sister, Darlene Lay.
Roger is survived by one son and daughter in law, Joshua and Emily Lance of Arizona; two daughters, Tiffany Lance and partner, Christopher Hester, of Colorado, and Desiree Lance and husband, Nathan Wilcoxon, of Colorado; three brothers and sisters in law, Charles and Joni Lance of California, Gene Lance of Oklahoma, and Gerald and Dorothy Lance of Mena; one sister and brother in law, Sharon and Galen Dumler of Bonnerdale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Braedyn, Xander, Elijah, Paxtyn, and Archie; his longtime partner, Delorise Cross, her three children, Valerie, Donald, and Joseph, and their children; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Jack Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Mount Gilead Cemetery in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Lance, Braedyn Lance, Nathan Wilcoxon, Christopher Hester, David Dumler, and Jonathan Dumler.
Honorary Pallbearers are Paxtyn Lance-Wilcoxon and Archie Lance.
Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
