Vincent Wilson

Obituary For Vincent Wilson

Vincent Joseph Wilson, affectionately known as “Vince”, was born to the late Joseph Wilson and the late Sarah Duffin Grigsby in Harrisburg, PA. He passed away on July 13, 2023, after a brief illness.

He grew up in Steelton’s West Side Community and graduated from the former Steelton High School.

Vince loved to travel and had vacationed in many places like; Mexico, Hawaii, Canada, Myrtle Beach and Arizona. He enjoyed sports and music, especially the Philadelphia Eagles and Marvin Gaye. Vince had a passion for cars. He could be seen driving around town in his classic white Eldorado Cadillac or canary yellow Corvette, with his hat on back-wards, leaning to the side listening to his favorite songs.

Vince retired from the United Parcel Service (UPS) where he had a long career servicing the State College area.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Merle Thomas Grigsby; his daughter, Sharon Enoch Hester and his nephew, Merle Dayd. He leaves to celebrate his life, his children, Warren Enoch of Edgemont Community of Harrisburg, PA, Vincent Beamer and partner, Rebecca Hill of Middletown, PA, Christine Baltimore (James) of TX, Lisa Townsend (Peter) of Phoenix, AZ and Gina Peterson (Christopher) of Phoenix, AZ; his two cousins, Richard McKenion and Keisha Lampley of PA; his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He will be missed by his beloved dog, Thor and a host of friends in the Harrisburg, Steelton, Mt. Union and Lewistown areas.

Vince’s life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in East Harrisburg Cemetery.

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