He was born to the late Victor and Mary Lois Vincent in LaGrange, Kentucky on December 28, 1948.
Gopher enjoyed farming with his brother, was an avid fisherman and loved traveling for slowpitch softball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Joe Vincent and sister; Pam Tarry.
Left to cherish the memory of Gopher are his children; Jeanette Lewis (James) and Jeremie "Thad" Vincent, grandchildren; Christopher Lewis (Anna) and Brittany Lewis, great-grandson; Christopher Harrison Lewis, siblings; Pat Vincent (Sharon) and Peggy Arvin (George), extended family and friends.
A Memorial Gathering to celebrate the life of Gopher will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 4-8pm at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home, 706 W Jefferson St, LaGrange, Kentucky 40031.
Please make memorial donations in his name to the American Heart Association.