Vance Triplett was born on December 13, 1951 in Cleveland, OH to Len and Elvina Triplett. He was the baby boy of 15 children.
Vance was a student of the Cleveland Public School System. He attended East Tech High School in 1970, then continued his education at Wilber Force College where he earned associate and bachelor degrees. Vance worked and retired as a Mental Health Technician from Frontline Services.
At an early age Vance accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He met the love of his life, Micheele Latimore, in 1973. From this union there were three sons: Tauras, Vanchez, and Justin. Vance had seven grandchildren with one on the way.
Vance leaves to mourn, his wife, Micheele; his three sons and seven grandchildren with one on the way; brothers Walter, Will (Jackie), and Isaac (Minie); sister Emily; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.