Mr. George Jay Vinson, 80, of Louisa, KY died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born May 25, 1938 to the late Florence DeAtley and Robert L. Vinson, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded his sisters Nellie Terry and Betty George.
He is survived by his wife Raddie Sue Vinson; brother Robert L. Vinson, II of South Point, OH; four sons George (Sherry) Vinson of Russell, KY, Michael (Lisa) Vinson of Louisa, KY, Chuck McQuate of Louisa, KY, and Mike (Tammy) McQuate of Minford, OH; daughter Kathy McQuate of McCallester, OK; seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
After finishing high school, George served in the Army from June 1956 until June 1963. He then returned home where he worked for Ashland Oil for 33 years until his retirement in 1996. He held a patent for a maintenance tool for the oil industry. He was very active in his community, serving as a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Louisa City Council, a long time member of the Lawrence County Booster’s Club, and as a coach for the semi-pro Louisa Aces Baseball Team. He was also instrumental in the birth of Septemberfest.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Community Hospice.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at noon at Young Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Monday, March 18, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 Pm at Young Funeral Home.
Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Vinson.
Rest is peace old friend. Many memories and good times to recall. Prayers for the family. Losing a good man is hard.
Love you Raddie Sue
George helped us boys when we were but in our early teens or younger to learn football. After a few practices he made me ‘fullback’ and I was so proud. I have special memories of him and offer my condolences to his family.
George was a person who always had a smile on his face, was very active in local youth programs and the annual LHS reunion. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers go out to his family at this time.
I didn’t know George very well but knew his son, George and wife Sherry. Years ago George and Sherry lived in one of my apartments. My sincere condolences to all the family.
Oh George, it was good to know you, you are a part of life itself, you have left a legacy for sure. Rest in love and Peace