Mr. Michael Joseph Vanney of Halifax, VA passed away Sept 23, 2015. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 18, 1978. He was 37 years old. He was the child of Thomas Michael "Mickey" Vanney and the late Judith Lacy Vanney. Mr. Michael Joseph Vanney is survived by: His Father Thomas Michael "Mickey" Vanney One Sister Kathryn Vanney Owens and husband Brandon of Richmond, VA One Niece McKenzie Lynn Owen of Richmond His Grandmother Mozelle Vanney of South Boston, VA One Uncle William Vanney and wife Jeanette of Chandler, AZ One Aunt Jeanann L Johnson and husband Tony of Brewster, MA ***Preceded in death by*** His Mother Judith Lacy Vanney His Grandfather Joseph Vanney His Grandmother Lucille Lacy Graveside service will be held Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Boston, VA with the Rev. Don Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 4:30 until 6:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home of his father. 5077 Halifax Road, Halifax, VA. For memorials please consider the Person County Group Home, P.O. Box 721, Roxboro, NC 27573 or Patrick Henry Boys Home, P.O. Box 1398 Brookneal, VA 24528.