Phil was born on June 2, 1952, in Lake Charles, to J Nolan and Ruth Ellen Vincent. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1970, attended LSU and retired from Cities Service. Phil enjoyed solving puzzles, watching westerns and football (Geaux Saints!) and, in his younger days, riding his Harley.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Ellen Vincent; sisters Denise Traylor of Denham Springs and Janet Bertrand of Sulphur; nephews Billy Traylor and partner Aaron LaBrie of Austin, Texas, and Byron (Mallory) Traylor of Denham Springs; nieces, Kristen (Jeremy) Lee of Denham Springs, Sara (Mat) Brennan of Jacksonville, Florida, Jodi (Devin) Laidlaw of New Orleans, and many great nieces and nephews.
Phil was preceded in passing by his father, J Nolan Vincent; his beloved son Major Jeffery Vincent; his sister Anne Martin; and his brother-in-law William “Bill” (Sweet William) Traylor.
He was fiercely proud of his son Jeff, a graduate of American University (Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies), Georgetown University (Masters of Business Administration), and a Law Degree from Harvard Law School.
A Celebration of Philip's Life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 5, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home led by Hixson's Celebrant, Jody Tyler. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity to remember Phil.
Thanks so much to Phil's caregivers, Flora, Catherine, Irene, and Shirley. Our family greatly appreciated your compassion and kindness with Phil over these last few years. He loved y'all! your devoted care made a huge impact on Phil and our family.
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