James Henry Vincent

ObituaryJames H. Vincent was born on November 8, 1922 to Ellis Frazier and Franzetta Johnson Vincent in st. Ferdinand (Florissant) Missouri. He was one of four children. He was a teenager when the family moved to Robertson, Missouri where he grew up and the family had many community ties. He completed the eight grade under a Mr. and Mrs. Smith, whom he felt impacted his life. He left school at an early age to work and contribute to the family, wherebeforejoining theNavy,heworkedatCurtis-WrightAviation. When World War II began he felt compelled to enlist; he joined the Navy and served six years, some of which was in occupied Japan. After his discharge, he was adventurous and tried his hand at many professions, but the one that he settled on was farming. He had a love and connection to the land, and he took delight in growing tomatoes, strawberries. potatoes and com. After the war, he also went back to work at the old Curtis-Wright which was then called McDonald-Douglas Aircraft from which he retired. He never met a stranger and extended his hand to those in need. No one in distress was ever turned away if there was any way he could help them. He had a bold blooming laugh that came from some place deep and made you want to laugh with him. To his children he was a tower of strength and he molded his children in that image and was loving and strict. To others outside of the family, he was straight as an arrow and much respected by those whosepathhecrossed.Hewasoneofthemostprincipled ofmen who believed a man's word was his bond. He was married several times and all preceded him in death except, Mary, his current wife of 34 years. It is his second marriage that produced his four children. And with the marriage of Mary, the family expanded with a second daughter. Waiting for him on the other side are his beloved parents, his brother (Frazier), an older sister (Josephine), a daughter-in-law (Pat)anda grandson (Harlan),Ms. BettieBrittsishislastsurviving siblings. As the patriarch of a large extended family, he leaves behind many who will cherish his memory. They are a daughter, Angela da Silva (William), a son Theodore Vincent, a daughter Darletta Tabb (Robert), a sons Christopher Vincent (Iris) and Todd Vincent (Susan). Eight grandchildren were blessed to have known his touch and loving smiles, and eleven great-grandchildren. He has two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Vivian Vincent and Mrs. Frances Lipscomb, two brothers-in-law, Adolphus Briggs (Sharon) and Joseph Simmons, and a host of friends. Interment:J.B. National Cemetery2900 Sheridan AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63126 .