Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Robert Vinson, Jr.

Mr. Robert Lee Vinson, Jr., 54, of Lawndale, NC passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Lawndale. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on March 15, 1966 to Robert Lee Vinson, Sr. and Lucy Johnson Vinson.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lawndale. He was a 1986 graduate of Burns High School. Robert later graduated from Cleveland Community College with a certificate in Auto Body & Mechanics. He was employeed with PPG Industries of Shelby, NC for 33 years.

Robert was a friend to all who knew him. “Pokey” loved riding horses, motorcycles , drag racing , fishing , and he really loved to garden and cooking . He had though the biggest passion for auto body and painting. His favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Vinson; a nephew, Bobby G. Woody, III; paternal grandparents, Samuel and Mozella Clements Vinson Grimes; maternal grandparents, John Henry Johnson and Sue Bell Lumpkin Johnson and a very special cousin, Gerald Haynes and special friend, Rev. Gene Pryor.

He leave fond memories to his mother Lucy Johnson Vinson, brother Garry D. Vinson of Hickory, NC. Sister Revonda J. Vinson of Lawndale, NC, Betty Vinson (deceased) of Hartford, CT.Uncle Willie J. Grimes of Lawndale , NC , Gladys Perkins of Kings Mountain, NC, Thedosia Lawrence (Paul) of Lawndale , Jeanette Grimes of Hickory , NC . Shelia Vinson. James Johnson of Lawndale, NC , Aunt Mattie Belle Vinson and Betty J. Clark (John) of Lawndale; niece and nephews who were like his own Marlon V. Vinson , Ryan C. Vinson , Jirian R. Woody (Brittany), and India Vinson-Westbrook ( Shaundell); special great-nephew, Jiyael Woody known as “Little Buddy” to Robert who captured his heart from the start and who was profoundly important to him; a very special friend who was just like his brother James Bostic “PooPoo”of Kings Mountain, NC; special cousins, Keith Vinson and Randy Clark both of Lawndale, NC; his “horseman brothers”; his “PPG Family” and a host of cousins and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. Vinson will be private. A viewing and reception of friends will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Lawndale from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Burial will take place at Jones Tabernacle Baptist Church . The family will be meeting at 2867 Toney Road, Lawndale. The service will be live-streamed on Facebook starting at 11:00 AM.

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Robert will be missed, I'll miss the days he would come in pre shift and sit down beside me and call me Rabbi,Robert was one of the nicest people that I've ever met, R.I.P. buddy.

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My heart aches at the thought of such a sweet humble and kind hearted young man gaining his wings at such a young age. God knows best! Rest in Paradise Pokey

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I miss those days my wonderful cousin would come by and spend the day with with my sweet husband and I eating and talking about family and horses ... Rest Easy My Brotha and Tell My Gerald I Miss and Love Him Too!!! Your Cousin Gloria Glover Haynes

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My condolences to the Vinson Family. He was a wonderful, loving, and kind person. Tenia Griggs

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Prayers for the Vinson family. I worked with Robert at PPG (until my retirement). He was a kind and gentle person who will be missed by ALL that knew him. The heavens have a new shining star to keep watch over everyone. RIP Robert, we will not forget you. Carol McSwain

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So lost for words, I can't even describe how I feel. He was such a nice person and no one can say different. My friend in memory...RIP.

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My Uncle was an amazing man. Life will NEVER be the same without him. He was just to say my father ! He did everything for me , being his Niece made no difference. His love for me was beyond measurable amounts. For that , we will meet again UNC. I love you may your beautiful soul rest in peace..... Forever

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