Lee Vance, Hinds County Sheriff - 1958-2021

05/13/2025

Honoring Sheriff Lee D. Vance

During National Police Week, we pay tribute to Sheriff Lee D. Vance, a dedicated leader who served Hinds County with honor and distinction. With more than three decades in law enforcement, he was a steadfast protector of justice and a pillar of the community.

Sheriff Vance’s legacy is one of commitment, integrity, and unwavering service. His leadership touched countless lives, and his devotion to public safety set an enduring example. Tragically, he passed away in the line of duty on August 3, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his impact will continue to guide those who serve today.

05/18/2023

This year, 556 names of fallen officers were engraved on the memorial wall at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial in Washington D.C. The late Hinds County Sheriff, Lee D. Vance, Jr. was amongst those names added followed by a weekend of events in Washington D.C. honoring the fallen officers and their families.

05/16/2022

On behalf of the HCSO and the citizens of Hinds County, we honor you and your sacrifices during this National Police Week 2022. You’re forever in our hearts! Keep watching over us all, you’re in a good place.
~Sheriff Tyree D. Jones, Hinds County

08/14/2021

SO-1 we love you.

08/14/2021

Motorcade officers from multiple agencies come together in prayer during final briefings before the services of the late Sheriff Lee D. Vance.

08/14/2021

Josephine’s Kitchen…….a Vance family owned restaurant, named in honor of his late mother. Sheriff Vance will get a final ride by tomorrow to honor his routine of a daily drive by during his commutes.

The Homegoing Celebration for our dad, The Honorable Sheriff Lee Vance, will be held tomorrow at 11am at the MS Coliseum. It will also be live steamed on the local News stations and CNN. Thank you for your continued support for Josephine's Kitchen. We will keep this thing rolling in honor of him and his mother, Josephine. ❤💜

08/13/2021

WJTV 12 News will cancel regular scheduled programming tomorrow to air the funeral services of the late Sheriff Lee D. Vance in it’s entirety on local cable networks. Services will begin at 11:00 AM.

08/13/2021

The late Frank Bluntson and the late Sheriff Lee D. Vance, both supporters of one another throughout their years in public service.

08/13/2021

Tomorrow’s Motorcade Routes for the services of the late Sheriff Lee D. Vance.

#1
Depart Westhaven Funeral Home with the hearse at approx. 9:00 am to travel to the Coliseum for the 10:00am viewing service.
Motorcade will travel west on Robinson Rd. to Hwy 80 eastbound and merge onto I-220 traveling south to I-20 east. It will continue on I-20 towards I-55 north (stack) and exit on High St. turning left onto the fairgrounds towards the coliseum. Motorcade will then depart the coliseum and travel to the family for pickup.

#2
Depart the family’s residence in the Woodhaven Subdivision at approx. 10:20-10:30am traveling north on Hanging Moss Rd. merging onto I-220 north briefly and merging onto I-55 south. It will continue on I-55 south and exit on High St. turning left onto the fairgrounds towards the coliseum.

#3 (last ride)
At the conclusion of the services at the coliseum, the motorcade will get in formation to depart. The “estimated” time is 12:30-12:45 (this could change). It will depart escorting the family and close friends only that will be attending the private burial at Johnson Cemetery. It will leave the coliseum turning right on High St. and get on I-55 traveling north. It will exit on Northside Dr. and travel west making a right turn on Hanging Moss Rd. traveling north. The motorcade will continue and make a slow roll/pause at Josephine’s Kitchen which is a Vance family owned eatery on Hanging Moss just north of Forest Ave. It will then proceed traveling north to I-220 north and merge onto I-55 south. It will exit at the County Line Rd. Exit traveling back east. Once the motorcade is on County Line it will travel and make a final right turn into the Avery Gardens subdivision towards Johnson Cemetery. Only family cars and close friends attending the burial will be allowed to enter the subdivision. All other traffic must remain outside the gate and travel to respective destinations. Officers will be in formation and make a final salute to the hearse and family as it approaches to turn into Avery Gardens.

Expect traffic delays and brief road/interstate closures during the motorcade routes. If changes are made, the specific changes will be disclosed. The times leaving the coliseum are estimated only but are not expected to be before the times listed above.