John Junior Vincent, 90

Our beloved family patriarch, John Junior Vincent, passed away peacefully in his home Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, with his wife Brenda at his side. He was born May 25, 1931, in Holladay, Utah, the son of Charles and Emma (Barratt) Vincent.

John was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather who will be greatly missed by his adoring family. John had a big heart and he leaves behind his loving wife of 62.5 years, Brenda Lee Vincent; children Ruth Anne Mallery (Steven), Deborah Cotton (John), Rebekah Dawn Hepworth, John S. Vincent, Loro Vincent and Patrick B. Vincent (Tonja). He also loved, teased and tickled 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren (with one on the way) and four great-great grandchildren — plus his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Claude and Emma Myrtle Barratt Vincent; brother Reed; sisters Irene, Beth, Mildred and Shirley; and his first wife, Sadie Norita Natter (mother to Ruth, Debbie and Beckie).

As a 6-year-old boy, John began working with his father threading pipe at 6 cents a thread in the plumbing trade. Over time he became a master plumber and the owner of Vincent Plumbing and spent the next eight decades “keeping it flowing” in his community. He would jest about the plumbing profession being the only place a “flush” beats a full house.

“Big John” had an adventurous spirit and lived a full life. As a young man he participated in many exciting ventures, including scuba salvage diving, cave and mine spelunking. He became an avid hunter and fisherman. On more than one occasion, John bagged trophy deer and elk that were listed in Boone & Crockett magazine. He also enjoyed playing softball, bowling, shooting pool, horseshoes, card games and he loved having game nights with his family and friends into the wee hours of the morning.

John loved the Lord, Jesus Christ, and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in multiple church callings, often providing service to the elderly, widowed and those most in need. It was not uncommon for John and his sons to go into the woods, fill his truck with firewood, and then split and deliver it to someone in need. John and Brenda were also famous for their corn-on-the-cob party held annually near Labor Day, which brought friends and family from far and wide together to celebrate and give thanks for the year’s harvest.

He left big shoes to fill.

A brief viewing was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Aug, 21, followed by a graveside farewell at Lakeview Cemetery with military honors. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.