Obit: Vinson, Brook A.  Jackson Par., Louisiana
Submitter: Sharon K. Ray
Source: Jackson Independent
Date: 20 Dec 2004

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Vinson, Brook A.        Jackson Independent October 22, 1954
Brooks A. Vinson died after a short illness on October 11, 1954 in a local
clinic. Mr. Vinson was the son of Mr. Marion Vinson and Mrs. Mollie Elder
Vinson who came to Louisiana as young people. Mr. Vinson was born near
Bernice on May 22, 1886. Most of his life was spent in Jonesboro as a
succeffful businessman. Leaving here he went to gandy, where he was store
manager and deputy sheriff. After retiring as store manager on account of
ill health he went to Boyce, where he was plantation overseer for Dr.
Sewell. Recently on account of his ill health he came back to Jonesboro
where he died at the age of 68 years, 4 months, 19 days. Funeral services
were held at 3 p.m. October 12, 1954 at the First Baptist Church, where he
had been a member since a young man. Rev. John Hurt, pastor officiating with
Rev. Westbrook of Clay assisting. Pallbearers being his nephews were Brian
Walsworth, Webster Vinson, Ranney Vinson, Garland Starnes, Alma Vinson, and
Belvin Starnes.
Survivors include two brothers, Mr. Robert Vinson and Mr. Dayton Vinson of
Oakdale, La., two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Starnes of Rostown, Texas and Mrs.
Mittie Walsworth of Jonesboro, La. He leaves a host of nieces and nephew to
mourn him.