Robert C. Vincent, 94, of Somerset, died May 7, 2013 at The Patriot. Born May 1, 1919 in Boswell, he is the son of R. Clyde Vincent and Ruth Shaffer Benford. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Eleanor Wicks Vincent; his parents; step-mother Mary Lucille Vincent; step-father Lee Benford; brother Wayne S. Vincent; and son-in-law Frank E. Famariss. Bob is survived by his daughter, Carol Famariss of Somerset; his son, Richard Vincent of Plano, Texas; grandchildren: Gordon Famariss and wife Marisa of Dallas, Texas; Robert Famariss and wife Jaime of Delran, N.J.; Lyndsay Famariss and husband Clark Myers of Vineyard Haven, Mass.; Susan Sutherland and husband Andrew of Plano, Texas; Gregg Vincent of Dallas, Texas. He was the proud great-grandfather of Ella, Teagan, Jack, Sean, Hadley, Jack, Cameron, Kate, and Sam. He is also survived by his brothers: James Vincent and friend Nancy Carr of Weston, Mass., and Lee Benford and wife Bonnie of Marshfield, Mass. He is also survived by his special care-giver and friend, Norma Johnson; his dog Buddy; and his friend and dog-walker Beth Galvin. Tammy Purbaugh and Brenna Leasock were dear friends who helped him stay at home until recent months. Bob was a 1937 graduate of Johnstown High School where he drove each day from Jerome. He was also a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy in 1938. After serving in W.W.II, he moved to Somerset and owned Vincent Motors, the first Oldsmobile garage in Somerset. Afterwards, he worked at DeVilbiss Company for many years, serving as the manager. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and was instrumental in building the current structure on Tayman Avenue. He was a member of the Somerset Lions Club and was very active in the Humane Society of Somerset County, serving on the board of directors for over 20 years. He was also elected to the Somerset Borough Council where he served as police commissioner during his tenure. There will be no visitation but a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Somerset County Humane Society at P.O. Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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