Obituary of Vance Aydlett

O. VANCE AYDLETT SR. Knotts Island ‘ Cap’n Vance passed away Wednesday, December 31st, 2003. He was a Merchant Marine who served during WWII as a 2nd Mate, a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Master Mates Pilots, and was an avid outdoorsman, duck carver, and a wonderful cook. Mr. Aydlett is predeceased by his parents, John Norris Aydlett Sr., and Allie H. Aydlett; spouse Inez Swain Aydlett. He is survived by four daughters, Marguerite Green (Kenneth) of Coinjock, NC, Carol Morse (Norman Jr.) of Poplar Branch, NC, Melissa A Venham (Robert Carl) of Aydlett NC, and Michele Aydlett of Coinjock, NC; son Vance Aydlett Jr. (Kathy) of Knotts Island NC; eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday at Powell’s Point Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chuck Mann and Wayne P. Twiford Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake Sunday from 7 pm to 8 pm. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.