Ralph Franklin Vincent, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at Burns Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Ralph was a member of the Church of Christ at Eastside in Russellville. He proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a retired die cast operator from Ford Motor Company.
The visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Spry Memorial Chapel with Brother Mike Morrow and Brother Johnny Richardson officiating. Burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens with military honors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Lee and Pearline Vincent; brothers, Greg Vincent and Doug Vincent; grandparents, Lee and Flora Vincent and John and Nita Mayfield; and father-in-law, Nello Howard; mother-in-law, Florene Howard; and brother-in-law, Marty Howard.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving wife of 48 years, Betty Jo Howard Vincent; son, Chad Vincent (wife, Stephanie); daughter, Chasity Vincent Parker (husband, Steven); sisters, Anita Beard (husband, Jody) and Madonna Holley (husband, Ricky); sister-in-law, Doris Vincent; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Nathan Vincent, Taylor Vincent, Caden Parker, Maddux Parker, and Hudsen Parker. Pappaw was so proud of these boys, and they were the loves of his life.
The pallbearers will be Nathan Vincent, Taylor Vincent, Caden Parker, Maddux Parker, Jody Beard, and John Mayfield Jr.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Gentiva Home Health nurse Micki McNutt and Gentiva Hospice nurses Jessica Jones and Jamie Lane. They were a blessing to him and the family. Also, a special thanks to all of the staff of Burns Nursing Home who took care of Ralph with such kindness and in a professional way. Even though his stay was only one month we grew close to all of the people and staff. We want to extend a personal thanks to Martha, Cam, and Mark DeArman for making Ralph and our family as comfortable as possible in such heartbreaking times. Last but not least we want to thank Dr. Jerry Williams for the last 18 years of care, Dr. Randall Little, and the Helen Keller Hospital PCU for your care of our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave private condolences, please visit our website at sprymemorialchapel.com.
