Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Garry Vinson

Mr. Garry Donell Vinson, 65, of Lawndale, NC, formerly of Hickory, NC departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born on February 4, 1958 in Cleveland County, NC to Lucy Johnson Vinson and the late Robert Lee Vinson, Sr.

Garry grew up in Lawndale and he was named by his aunt, Gladys. Garry was a graduate of Burns High School. He relocated to Hickory and was employed with the City of Hickory until he became disabled. He enjoyed dancing and he absolutely loved Parliament Funkedelic without a doubt! Other favorite activites of his were yard work, car detailing, donning his caps and shades and routing for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.

Garry was a fun and funny person who was always the life of any situation. He had a sincere heart and reverence for God. He was a very meticulous dresser and he sincerely loved his family and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Shonnell Blackburn; brother, Robert Lee Vinson, Jr.; sister, Betty Vinson and special cousin, Ronnie Vinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory to his mother, Lucy J. Vinson of Lawndale; his daughter, Louvonda Vinson; his sister, Revonda Vinson of Lawndale; 11 grandchildren; aunts, Gladys Perkins of Kings Mountain, NC, Sheila Vinson of Hickory, NC, Thedosia Lawrence (Paul) of Lawndale, Jeanette Grimes of Hickory, NC, Mattie Bell Vinson, Betty Clark (John) of Lawndale; one uncle, Willie Grimes of Lawndale; niece, India Westbrook (Shondell) of Mooresville, NC; nephews, Marlon Vinson of Lawndale, Ryan Vinson of Shelby and Jirian Woody (Brittany) of Greensboro, NC; close friends, Leroy Degree and Tyrone Taylor and a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM at S. T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place at Jones Tabernacle C.M.E. Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 3:30 PM on Saturday and at other times at 2867 Toney Rd. in Lawndale.

Guest Book

To Aunt Lucy and the family. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Gary will be missed. Love Katrina Chamberlain

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Sending my prayers and condolences to Mrs. Lucy, Revonda, and the Vinson Family. Please know that you are in my thoughts. -Denise Williams

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Missing you extremely more and more each and everyday. The best uncle a woman could ask for !!! I love you uncle we had so many beautiful memories . Those memories will forever be within my heart .... I'll forever keep your name alive. I love you uncle Garry ..... my world .

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Prayers and comfort to the Vinson family on behalf of Garry. May God be with you all and may Jesus give all of you strength and comfort to make it through this time of sadness. ❤️, cuz Jackie 🙏

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CONDOLENCES and love to to every one: Ms. Lucy and Revonda. God will never leave you or forsake you.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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