Jr. E. "Bobby" Vinson

Robert â??Bobbyâ? E. Vinson, Jr., died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at his residence in Petersburg. He was born on October 30, 1945 in Petersburg to the late Robert E. Vinson, Sr. and Ann Ayers Vinson Whitlock. He was preceded in death by his son Tracy Woods Vinson and a sister Cynthia Vinson Wheeler. Bobby graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1966. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Legion Post #2. He retired from Andrews Joyner after 35 years of employment. Bobby served in the U.S. Navy and was a Merchant Marine. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betty Woods Vinson; a son, Robert E. Vinson, III; a grandson, Jahkari D. Vinson; step father, H.R. â??Corkyâ? Whitlock; sister, Wendy Whitlock Stevens; brother-in-law, Mark H. Stevens of Petersburg; nephew, Greg Richardson and wife, Christy of Chester; and a host of other family members. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Monday at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Flowers are welcome, but contributions are preferred to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .