Ouachita-Lincoln County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....VINING , WILLIE EARL July 6, 2009 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00025.html#0006026 August 24, 2009, 7:55 am News Star World - July 8, 2009 WILLIE EARL (RED) VINING Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Service for Mr. Willie Earl (Red) Vining, age 79, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Vining was born August 31, 1929 and passed away July 6, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Vining was a graduate of the L.S.U. School of Banking. He worked in Ruston for many years as Vice President of the Ruston State Bank. He was a member of the Bankers Association as well as other professional banking groups. Mr. Vining was also the Commander for the Ruston Unit of the Louisiana National Guard. He was a member of the Ruston Rotary Club where he served as District Governor. Mr. Vining was also involved in the Salvation Army. Mr. Vining cared for those who were in need. His happiest moments were giving out food to the needy or preparing clothing at the Salvation Army Store. He loved his family and spent time with his nieces and nephews, often taking them on wonderful vacations. He is survived by his wife: Vyonnell Brazzel Vining of Ruston, LA; son: Steven Earl Vining and wife Laurie of Frisco, TX; daughter: Nanette Vining of Dubach, LA; granddaughter: Ashley Vining of Frisco, TX; grandson: Alvin B. Courtney, Jr. of Oakdale, LA; granddaughter: Jessica Lambright of Ruston, LA; grandson; Robert Skipper of Dubach, LA; great grandson: Michael Courtney of Oakdale, LA; great granddaughters: Anna Jo Bailey of Ruston, LA; and Hailey Lambright also of Ruston, LA; sister: Helen Madison and husband Mister of Bastrop, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Vining, Robert O'Neal, Jim O'Neal, Eric Brazzel, Jadell Stewart Gary Lane Brazzel, and Shirrell Wayne Brazzel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Wayne Owens and members of the Ruston Rotary Club. Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army, Gideon's International, or Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/ouachita/obits/v/vining464nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/lafiles/ File size: 2.8 Kb