Ronald Leon Vincent

March 30, 1944 - January 1, 2020

Ronald Leon Vincent, 75, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 01, 2020. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Fairmont, a son of the late Samuel “Buster” and Gladys (Oliver) Vincent. After graduating East Fairmont High School in 1962, Ronald went on to proudly service his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a school bus driver for the Marion County Board of Education. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed horseback riding, motorcycles, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte L. (King) Vincent. He is also survived by sons: James Vincent, of Fairmont, Brian Vincent, of Fairmont, Stephen Harker and wife Vanessa, of Florida, and Mike King and wife Debbie, of Fairmont; daughter, Penny Harker, of Fairmont; sister-in-law, Carolyn Vincent; grandchildren: Alex Vincent, Josh Valentine and wife Leighann, Jared King, Johnna Harker, Christopher Harker, Alyssa Simmons and husband Brandin, Zach Rowan and wife Charlie, and Jordan Harker; and eight great-grandchildren, including his special Brooklyn Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Bradley Vincent; brother, Thomas O. Vincent; sister, Mary Ann Vincent; and grandson, Cody Vandergrift. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice, at P.O. Box 366 Anmoore, WV 26323. Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, on Saturday, January 04, 2020 from 11 a.m. until the service at 12:00 p.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Shirley Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran’s Council Honor Guard and the United States Airforce.