Mr. Lensey Elias Vinson, age 69 died at the Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC on Monday, July 9, 2012. Mr. Vinson made his home in Pinetops Community. He grew up there farming and continuing to farm as a career following high school. He loved to garden and work the land. Mr. Vinson enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was very dedicated to his wife and family.
Preceding him in death are his mother and father, Lennie Flythe and James Vinson, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Martin Vinson of the home, one daughter, Jennifer V. Hobbs and her husband Michael of Wilmington, NC, three sons, W. Kelly Vinson and his wife Sharon of Woodland, NC, Michael Vinson and his wife Brandy of Chocowinity, NC and M. Chad Vinson of Conway, NC, one brother, James Vinson, Jr. and his wife Faye of Conway, NC. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Cole Hobbs, Jessup Hobbs, Katie, Bill, Cheyenne and Levi Vinson and one great grandchild, Jordan Vinson.
Kelly and Sharon, we are sorry to here of your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am remembering with fondness our high school years with Lensey. He had a great sense of humor and was a friend to all. My sympathy goes to his family for their loss.
May our good Lord give you strength at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don & Sue Ryan
During this diffcult time, please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.