Lynn Edward Vinson

Lynn Edward Vinson, 67, passed away peacefully among his family on December 10, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio he worked as a master auto technician and eventually opened his own auto repair business in Jupiter Florida. He was a dedicated husband, and wonderful father. Preceded in death by his mother, Doris McBee Williams and step-father Tom Williams, Lynn is survived by his wife Mary of 39 years, sons Danny Ray (Jennifer), Michael Lynn, daughter, Michelle Christine Flores, grandchildren, Jacob Flores, Cody Vinson, and Alexis Vinson, brother Richard (Wendy), sister Kathryn Smith (Ed), aunt Maxine Rowe, close cousins Luther and Kevin Stevenson, and many other beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was so proud of his family and the worked hard to teach them to be good people. Lovingly referred to as “Vince” or “Vinny” by many, he had a big heart and easily earned his status as “Superhero” by all the people he unselfishly helped over the years. He had so many strong friendships that lasted more than 35 years. Most people loved him after they met him. He was just that special and will be greatly missed.The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10 AM until 12:00 noon at Keith Memorial United Methodist Church located at 600 West Madison Avenue in Athens, TN. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 12 noon with a small reception immediately following. You are encouraged to share a memory of Lynn and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.