Services for Carl Vinson, 94, of Allen are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen High School Auditorium. Bros. Jack McNeely and Daniel Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the United Pentecostal Church in Allen from noon Tuesday until service time.
Mr. Vinson passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at a Norman hospital. He was born February 7, 1924 south of Allen to William C. and Susie Melton Vinson.
He married Zelma June Royer February 10, 1954. Mr. Vinson worked in the oilfield, and was a construction worker. He served in the 740th Tank Battalion of the U. S. Army during World War II from 1943 - 1947, having participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a longtime active member of the United Pentecostal Church. The legacy and influence he left is represented in the lives of the many Spirit filled family and friends that are being “transformed into His image with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (NIV)
Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; three sons, Gary Vinson and wife Debbie, Phillip Vinson and wife Charlotte and Randy Vinson and wife Brenda; five daughters, Pam Bennett and husband Brad, Rhonda Pachucki and husband Jay, Anita Ellingsworth and husband Doug, Glenda Hargrave and husband Guy and Londa Litke and husband Ron; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Bolin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruth Davis and Nora Lee; and nine brothers, Charley, James, R. L., Floyd, Junior, C. B., A. J., Cecil, and Arthur.
His grandsons will be bearers.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
