Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Vinson, George April 1943
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New Journal and Guide (1916-2003); Saturday Apr. 24,1943; ProQuest Historical Newspapers; Norfolk Journal and Guide (1921-2003) pg. B9
BERKLEY - The remains of Capt. George Vinson were laid to rest Friday morning at
11 o’clock in Calvary cemetery with relatives and friends persent.  His passing
was the turning of another milestone in the history of Southside and the entire
country.  

“Capt.” George as he was familiarly known, was a colorful character, having been
in his younger days a great lover of sports.  At his retirement from the Norfolk
Navy Yard several years ago, he was the only Negro quarterman in the states.

Funeral services were held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at First Trinity AME
Church with the pastor, the Rev. H. B. Threadgill officiating.

The church was taxed to capacity and many persons remained on the outside in an
attempt to hear the funeral services.

It was a sad procession that passed through the streets several hours later led
by the Berkley Brass and Reed Bank of which he was so fond.  Sorrowing friends
followed the remains, until he was interred on Friday.  Leading the Elk
officials were in attendance at the funeral services from all over the states. 
Veterans of the Spanish-American War, of which he was a member, kept guard over
the body during the services.  Obituaries were read and a musical number was
rendered by Mrs.  Minnie B. Footes.


Additional Comments:
VINSON, GEORGE I16163 Section 15, Block 15, Lot 258, Space NE 0 04/16/1943

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The following information is taken from:  6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, an
African American regiment.
The Roster:
Company D (Langston Guards, Norfolk):

Vinson, George - Norfolk, Virginia. Mustered into service on August 4th, 1898 


























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