Duane Thomas Vincent

About

Texas State University

Duane Vincent Obituary

Duane Thomas Vincent Duane Thomas Vincent, 77 of Cedar Park, formerly of Austin, passed away in Houston on Monday. Duane was born February 3, 1930 in Gordon, Wisconsin to Emory Arnold and Laverne (Wilkinson) Vincent. He served in the Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean Conflict. Duane received his Masters Degree in Education from Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos in 1958 with Mid-Management Certification in 1975. He was an educator and coach in Rockdale, Hutto, Wrangell, Alaska and San Saba from 1958 to 2004. He worked part time as a commercial fisherman for salmon in Alaska. On May 13, 1989, he and Polly Perry were married in Dallas. He was a member of Riverbend Church in Austin, member of Treasurer of the Hills Senior Activity Center in Cedar Park and a recognized Alumnus of SWT for performance in basketball. Received Academic Excellence Award at SWT, Austin American Centex Coach of the Year '78-79 and Alaska Armed Forces Basketball All-Tourney 1954. He loved fishing for salmon in Alaska, sports and playing bridge. He is survived by his wife, Polly Vincent of Cedar Park. Daughters, Rhandi Jean Parish and husband Dave of Corpus Christi, Vicki Lynn Morton and husband Kennard of Rockdale, Lori Dawn Vincent of Plano, Joni Sue Stone and husband Duane of Glenallen, Alaska. Son, Dane Thomas Vincent of Wrangell, Alaska. Step-sons and their wifes, Blair Franklin and Kelly of Plano, Dr. Scott Franklin and Sherry of Austin. Brothers, Robert Vincent and wife Mary Beth of Ketchikan, Alaska and Donald E. Vincent of Wisconsin. Nineteen grandchildren. Twelve great grandchildren. Brother-in-law, Sam R. Perry and wife Shirley of Austin. Sister-in-law, Jenny Perry Kubiak and husband L.B. of Rockdale. Services, 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2007 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Rev. Ronnie Dyer officiating. Burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1630, Rockdale, Texas 76567 or to Rockdale Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Rockdale High School, P.O. Box 632, Rockdale, Texas 76567. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale, Texas 512-446-5454.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Feb. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Duane Vincent

4 Entries

Nanci Nelms

February 15, 2007

I just wanted Vicki, Trevor, Taylor and everyone in the family to know I'm thinking of you at this time. Although it's been years since I've seen your Dad, I remember him being the nicest man.

Please call me if you ever need to talk.

Love,

Nanci

Lori Nelms

February 13, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. I have the most sincere belief that he will be in very good hands..."god's hands" up in heaven. There is now another angel above watching over us.

God Bless You All,

Kristen Walker

February 13, 2007

Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing your Dad, I have been very blessed to know Vicki! I'm so sorry for your loss - but know that he is with God. I'm sure they are watchin' the basketball games and coaching from the sideline...
Much love to you all

James Burroughs

February 9, 2007

Duane Vincent was a friend and a highly respected individual. I had the pleasure of coaching in high school against him and later officiating many of his high school games at Rockdale High School.
Duane was a class act from the get go, he was a special person attempting to teach the kids under his direction how to compete in sports and in life.
He had the ability to teach kids to give of their best and win & lose with class.
We will miss Duane, but we will not forget his competitive spirit and the outstanding man he was and his example for all

God bless Polly and all the children and family.