Charles E. Vincent

Charles E. Vincent, 83, of Norcross passed away Saturday April 13, 2013 at Embracing Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born March 11, 1930 in Pilot Oak, Kentucky to the late Bruce and Pernie Vincent, he moved to Clarkston, GA in 1967 and to Norcross in 1988. Charles spent over 40 years as a Baptist minister and served as pastor of Clarkston Baptist Church until his retirement in 1986. He never stopped giving of himself and continued to minister to his friends and family until his death. Following his retirement he was employed at K-Mart in Lilburn as the appliance manager, retiring again after 10 years of service. An accomplished artist in the field of painting, he enjoyed sharing his works with others. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Vincent.

Surviving are his children, Denyse Vincent, Dawsonville, Chuck Vincent, San Gregorino, California, Albert Burke, Norcross; sister, Darleska Vincent Wright; brother and sister in law, Richard and Jimmye Ann Vincent; grandchildren, Clay Free, Katie and Robert Dean, Max Vincent, Henry Vincent.

Memorial services will be held Sunday April 14, 2013 at 3 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home. Rev. Stan Lovell will officiate.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 3 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.