Blake Vinson

With great sadness, we announce the death of Thomas B. (Blake) Vinson -- husband, father, and grandfather. Blake died peacefully with his family by his bedside in the early morning of May 13, at his home in Montgomery, Alabama -- the city where he served as a pharmacist and co-owner of Adams Drugs, until retiring in 2014. Blake's solid work ethic and dedication to his customers combined with his love for music, Auburn University, and youth sports long made Blake a beloved community member whose legacy will not be forgotten.

Blake was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Blakey Vinson and Joseph Thomas Vinson. Surviving family members includes his wife, Barbara J. (Bobbie) Vinson, his four children, Bo Vinson (Amanda), Michelle Griswell (Chris), Jeh Vinson (Liz), and Kat Brand (Walter), along with his adored grandchildren, Anna Harper Brand, Emily Frances Brand, Thomas Joseph Brand, Paul Williams Brand, Thomas Raines Vinson and Edward Brooks Vinson. He is also survived by, his brother Mike Vinson (Lee) and his sister Leigh Vinson Tarpos.

Blake showed great strength and determination throughout his illness. Blake cherished spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A family and friends visitation for Blake will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109. A funeral mass service will occur Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St Bede Catholic Church, 3870 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36109 followed by a graveside at St. Margarets Cemetery, Lower Wetumpka Rd., Montgomery, AL.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Blake's memory may be made to St Bede Food Pantry, 3870 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36109 US; and Amedisys Hospice, 8160 Decker Lane, Montgomery, Alabama 36117 US.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Vinson family.