KENNETH VINCENT

Kenneth Edward “Ken” Vincent, a resident of Fulton, died Jan. 17 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. He was 69.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel, in Fulton. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the hour of service. Attendees are asked to wear masks. Hornbeak Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his children, Christie (Rocky) Theau, of Laffayette, La., and Kenneth Vincent and fiance’ Morgan Osborne, of Princeton; five grandchildren, Brett House, Ryker Theaux and Christian Vincent, all of Laffayette, Kadyn Vincent of Dresden, Tenn., and Alexzandria Vincent, of Burna; two sisters, LaDonna Dabry, of West Virginia, and Catherine Wyatt, of Fulton; and a half brother , Danny Collins, of Dayton, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Margaret Collins Vincent.

Born May 26, 1951 in Glasgow, he graduated from Richlands High School in North Carolina and attended East Carolina University.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing pool, bowling and spending time with his family.

As a young boy he fell in love with the game of baseball, coached by his father who taught him discipline, drive and passion for honoring the sport.

Through his years he shared those values and love for the game with his children, grandchildren and so many young men.

He spent his free time umpiring and had the opportunity to officiate at the USSSA Little League World Series in 2004.
He always believed in standing up for those who could not stand up for themselves. Speaking your mind for what you believe in.

He was strong and stubborn but had a heart of gold and a passion for teaching and helping the youth.

He retired from the former Excel Manufacturing in Fulton, as a supervisor and was the owner of Jet Lanes Bowling Alley in Fulton.

That love for others will never be forgotten or lost, he will be remembered as a leader, coach, umpire, friend, brother, son and father.