BENTON, Ky. - James Robert "Bob" Vinson, 79, of Benton died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Mr. Vinson was a retired grounds superintendent of Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lone Oak and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Surviving are three daughters, Kathy Lynn McCray of Southgate, Mich., Karen Elane Puckett of Almo and Karla Jean Vinson of Morganton, N.C.; one brother, Earl Walter Vinson or Sencea, Mo.; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty June Bridges Vinson; his stepmother, Sally Vinson; and two brothers. His parents were Aubrey Hoy and Flossie Hopper Vinson.
A private family graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lone Oak. Collier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to American Cancer Society, c/o Brenda McClaran, 510 West Ninth St., Benton, KY 42025; or Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42003.