JD Vance was born to Donald Bowman and Beverly Vance in Middletown, Ohio. His father, Donald Bowman, left the family when Vance was just a toddler. Vance and his sister Lindsay were then raised primarily by their grandparents, James and Bonnie Vance, whom Vance affectionately referred to as “Mamaw” and “Papaw”.
Vance’s mother, Beverly Vance, had a promising start in life – she was the salutatorian of her high school and had a career in nursing. However, her life took a difficult turn after the death of her father, leading her to struggle with substance abuse issues, including prescription painkillers and ultimately heroin. This instability at home had a significant impact on Vance’s upbringing.
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Despite the challenges, Vance credits his grandparents for instilling the values and discipline that guided him to later success. He has often spoken publicly about the pivotal role his grandmother, Mamaw, played in keeping him on a good path when he could have easily gone down a different road. Vance even went on to adopt his grandparents’ surname later in life.
In more recent years, Beverly Vance has been sober for over six years and is working to rebuild her life, including spending more time with her children and grandchildren. JD Vance’s journey from a troubled upbringing in Middletown, Ohio to becoming a U.S. Senator and now the Vice Presidential nominee for Donald Trump is a testament to the resilience and guidance provided by his grandparents.