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Ernest Vining Obituary

VINING Elder Ernest J. Vining, affectionately known as Ernest The Concrete Man, Deak, Bo & Elder peacefully slept away while at home on Monday, October 17, 2016. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22 2016, at Faust Temple Church of God In Christ, 3328 Moncrief Road, Elder Clarence L. Jones. Sr., pastor. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemeteries. Public viewing will be held at the church he pastored, First Deliverance Church of Jacksonville, 1957 W. Beaver Street, on this Friday, October 21st, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ernest started his concrete career with B. B. McCormick and Metz Concrete. In the 1960s he founded Vining Concrete Construction and received many contracts through Venture Construction, Tampa, FL, where he poured and finished the concrete for a number of McDonalds, RaceTracs, etc. One son, Robert Hudson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Cleo Vining; sisters, Mamie Kate Vining, Shirley (Willie) Palmer, Trudie Vining; children, Gwen, Sharon, Cynthia, Britt, Yvette (Garey), Elijah (Gina), Miriam, Ezra (Vanessa); brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; a host of other relatives and friends. Services entrusted to Marion Graham Mortuaries, 1504 Gandy Street, (904) 765-0310.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 20, 2016.

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Valarie Scantling

October 21, 2016

My prayers go out to Mrs. Vinings and Family in this time of bereavement. May God comfort your hearts.

Laurie H.

October 21, 2016

"IN HIS HOLY NAME"

I light this candle in memory of you 'Uncle Bo' and all the wonderful moments God blessed me/ our family to have with you. You were not only my mother's brother/my uncle but,after daddy passed, you became my father too and my best friend. Thank you for being such a GODLY, loving, caring, strong, encouraging Soldier in the Army of the Lord ALL the Days of Your Life! So, I light this candle in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit... May you RIP until that day when God gives you your crown and says "Job Well Done, My Son!" (Love Always - Your Niece, Laurie Ann)

Nettie Sullivan-Alexande

October 21, 2016

I knew Elder Vining as Deacon Vining at Faust Temple COGIC and will always remember his encouragement to us to pay our tithes. My prayers are with the family that God will sustain and keep you. God is so faithful.

Laurie H.

October 21, 2016

"UNCLE BO - Forever Will You Be In Our Hearts"

Uncle Bo, words can't express how I feel knowing that you are no longer here on earth with us...yet it gives me comfort to know that "being absent in the body is to be present with the Lord". And because I KNOW AND YOU LIVED A HOLY LIFE SERVING THE LORD, I can only celebrate your life knowing that you have gone home where he has prepared a place for you! Now, you're there with your sisters, (My Momma Annie Vining and Aunt Rose Vining), your brothers, Daddy, and so many more who will be there with you praising him in love, song and where there is no more sickness,worries, pain, etc. You were ALWAYS there for us teaching us about the Lord, showing us nothing but love, kindness and patience. I LOVE YOU, until we meet again..."My Dearest Beloved "Uncle Bo" (Laurie Ann, Your Niece)

October 20, 2016

Dear Sis. Vining and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Elder Vining. We will always remember him fondly, and know that he is with the Lord. Please know that we will be praying for you that the God of all comfort will comfort your hearts and give you His peace during this time.
Much Love,
Ezekiel and Dorothy Haynes

Amy Magill

October 20, 2016

Cynthia, Please know you & your family are in my prayers.

CELESTE/ARLENE HARRELL

October 20, 2016

MANY PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. PASTOR VINING WAS COMPLETE AND FILLED WITH JOY AND PEACE BECAUSE HE WAS AN OBEDIENT SOLDIER FOR THE LORD. ALL THE MEMORIES HE HAS LEFT IN YOUR MIND AND HEART ARE SIMPLY PRECIOUS GEMS TO HELP HEAL THE EMPTINESS. SMILE WHEN YOU CAN, AND KNOW ALL YOUR TEARS ARE STORED IN A BOTTLE BY GOD TO ONE DAY BE FINE WINE. TO MY FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR....BLESSINGS...CELESTE AND ARLENE.

Romona Perkins-Fite

October 20, 2016

My condolences and prayers for family and friends.

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