Bennie D. "Ben" Vincent Obituary (1957 - 2013)

Bennie "Ben" D. Vincent Potterville, MI. Age 55 of Potterville died at his residence on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Ben was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on May 16, 1957 to William "Ken" and Jean (Hinton) Vincent. Ben had worked for the Eaton Rapids Community Hospital as a paramedic and had retired as Assistant Professor for Jackson Community College. Ben was a good man who loved his family, enjoyed boating, and his pet dogs. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Michelle Harris in 2008; and mother, Jean Vincent. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Jill (Miller) Vincent of Potterville; daughter, Jennifer Harris of Charlotte; 3 grandsons, Hunter and Parker Harris and Jaysen Pell; Father, William "Ken" Vincent of Detroit; 2 brothers, Steve (Merry) Vincent of Swartz Creek and Dave (Jan) Vincent of Detroit; several nieces and nephews; his pet dogs, Riley and Dakota. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM from the First Lutheran Church at 550 E. Shepherd St Charlotte, MI. 48813 with the Rev. Timothy Olson, officiating. Burial will follow in the Bosworth Cemetery in Walton Township. Family will receive friends at the church beginning at 12:00 Noon on Thursday. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Ben Vincent. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com Memorials: American Diabetes Association, Detroit MI Office, 30200 Telegraph Road, Ste 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025