BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

542 Hickory Street

Abilene, Texas

A.R. Vinson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Alvin Ross (A.R.) Vinson, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his home in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m., on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St. with Ronnie Hendon officiating.
A.R. was born in Jones County, TX to the late Elbert Ross Vinson and Mary V. Eoff Vinson on October 28, 1930. He served in the U.S. Marines for 2 years. After the service he worked at Pay Master Feeds for 33 years. He then went to work at Abilene Regional Airport Parking for 15 years before retiring in 2002. A.R. married Peggy Jo Walsh in Anson, TX on July 17, 1954.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife; and three brothers. Survivors include a son, Fred Vinson and wife, Wanda; daughters, Sharon Wilkins and Shirley Vinson all of Abilene; brother, Kenneth Vinson and wife, Kathy of Hawley; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhome.com
The family will be at 3125 Wenwood, Abilene, TX.

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November 30, 2016

So sorry for your loss.Wish I could be there in your time need he will be greatly missed. William,Missy,Justin and Sara Farley

November 30, 2016

Deana Frazier Peggy Allen

Prayers to the family, he will be missed by many.

November 29, 2016

Peggy Poole

Rest in peace. Tell Aunt Peggy, Aunt Joann and Wilma Walker ( mom) hello for me. All will be missed.

November 29, 2016

Sheryl Fillmon

My prayers to all of you. Shirley and Sharon, Shawn, All the grandkids. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you. Sheryl Fillmon

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