Victor "Blake" Vintson

Victor “Blake” Vintson, 37 of Lawrenceville, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. Blake was born in Amory, Mississippi on July 11, 1985. Blake was raised Baptist and remained spiritual into his adulthood. He spent the early years of his life in Alabama and was a graduate of Winfield High School. While in high school, Blake was a member of the BETA Club (an advanced class for academic honors) and played on the basketball and football teams. As a child, he began his love for Alabama football, a love that he carried into his adult years. As an adult, Blake lived in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Georgia. Blake loved hiking as well as spending time with his dog, Mac (named after artist Mac Miller), a Chihuahua mix. Blake was also known for his love of music. He loved all musical genres but particularly enjoyed John Lennon, The Beatles, and Mac Miller. Blake was an actor and loved his craft. He performed in television shows such as "Ozark" and "Family Affair". He also had roles in the "Richard Jewell" and Holidate" films. Blake had a huge, sweet heart and was loved by his family and friends.

Blake is preceded in death by his grandfather, Ralph McCracken; grandmother Veler McCracken; uncle Kenny McCracken; and aunt Jean Stanford.

Blake is survived by his parents, Victor J. Vintson and Rhonda L. Vintson; grandmother Mary Doss; sister Kara Bullard-Vintson; aunts Brenda McKee, Jane McCracken, Pamela Rojas, Vandy Doss, and Cathy Lawrence; and a host of cousins. Blake is also survived by his girlfriend, Nicole Chastain and her children: Grayson, Owen and Charlotte.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.com for the Vintson family.