Eric W. "Sock Man" Vann

March 7, 1943 - September 17, 2021

Eric Wayne Vann Eric W. Vann passed away September 17, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. He was born March 7, 1943 to Louise Beaver Vann and Joseph Rose Vann in Charleston, SC. He was a proud graduate of NC State University as an Industrial Engineer and held a master’s degree in business administration from UNCG Bryan School of Business. During his career he worked with Burlington Industries, Knit Away, Annadeen hosiery and Gold Toe Moretz. Everywhere he went, he met someone he had worked with or found they had a friend in common. Eric loved his family, having breakfast at McDonalds with his friends and spending time on the beach. His favorite past times were fishing on his boat the “Sock Man” being outside and playing with his great granddaughter Ivy. Ivy was his special buddy and they loved spending time together. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mary Alexander Vann, daughter Julie Vann O’Neal and son in law Paul Edward O’Neal and a proud grandfather to their children Kaitlyn Sinnamon (husband Brandon Sinnamon), Megan O’Neal (husband Manuel Dominguez), Ryan O’Neal, great grandchildren Ivy Sinnamon and Easton Sinnamon, sister-in-law, Edith A. Vann, niece, Mary Natasha Bottoms (husband Michael Bottoms). He was proceeded in death by his brothers Charles Patrick Vann and Joseph McAlpin Vann. A visitation will be held Saturday September 25, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service, 5926 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410. A visitation in Kure Beach will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Kure Beach Village Clubhouse, 701 Sailor Court, Kure Beach, NC 28449. Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com.