Flint, Michigan
VINSON, Brian H. - Of Burton, age 36, died Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Faith Baptist Church, 7306 East Atherton Road in Davison, Pastor John Lewis, Sr. officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Visitation 4-8PM Tuesday and 11AM-2PM and 5-8PM Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Brian will be at the church from 10AM Thursday until the time of the service. Brian was born in Flint, Michigan on April 17, 1969, the son of Hugh and Tamara Vinson. He married Kodi Mahaffey on December 27, 1993. Brian was employed by Alton Steel and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are wife, Kodi; children, Tyler, Chase and Maci; father, Hugh Vinson of Grand Blanc; sister, Michelle and husband Lance Skrceny; in-laws, Diana Mahaffey, Jerry Don Mahaffey and wife Belinda; grandparents, Wallace and wife Inez Johnson; sister-in-law, JhaRee and husband Tommy Miller; brother-in-law, Josh Mahaffey; several nieces and nephews; grandmother-in-law, Geneva Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tamara; grandparents, Johnnie and Grace Vinson; grandfather-in-law, Roy Williams.
To Kody and family,
I was very sadden to learn of Brian's passing. There are no words that I can say to express my sympathy to you, your children and friends of Bryan. I knew him only briefly however I knew he was a good man and deeply cared for you and his family. May God bless you and keep you close. Love, Gerry
Gerry Smiley
March 08, 2006 | Wichita Falls,, TX
Kodi,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I pray that God will give you the strength you need in this time. Please know that there are many people half way around the world praying for you and your children.
Angela Crumpton(now Madory)
March 06, 2006 | Kenya, East Africa
Kodi,
We fell in love with Brian the first time we met him at your wedding here in Bowie! The way he looked at you and sang to you, there was no way not to see how wonderful the 2 of you were going to be together! We remember thinking he shouldn't be taking you away to "Yankeeland", but that we should be keeping the 2 of you here at BBC in Bowie. How we would've loved to hear ya'll sing together all the time!
Our hearts & prayers are with you and your beautiful children. How...
Gary and Janet Griswold
March 02, 2006 | Bowie, TX
Kodi and Kids, Our love and prayers are for you. What a priviledge to know such a young man as humble, loving and talented. He truly was a Godly man with a testimony that preceded him.
Our love to you all. Rick & Kathy
Rick & Kathy Tarpley
March 02, 2006 | Bowie, TX
I wanted to let everyone know how much we appreciate each entry in this guest book. It will be something Kodi can save for the children to read about their dad. I am Kodi's mother and she could not have picked a better man than Brian Vinson to share her life with. We miss him so much already. God bless each of you for your words of love and encouragment.
Diann Mahaffey
March 01, 2006 | Osage, WY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May the LORD carry you through the darkest hours. May you see HIS love and comfort in your life.
Yvonne and John Behneman
February 20, 2006 | Grand Prairie, TX
Cody, I am sorry to hear about the tragedy. I wanted you to know that we were praying for you and trust God will provide for you.
Jon and Joy Haley
February 18, 2006 | Ft. Worth, TX
Kody and family,
Karla and I enjoyed knowing Brian while we were all at BBC. Our hearts grieve with you, and our prayers are with you. May you recognize God's abundant grace throughout this period in your lives.
Craig and Karla (Bates) Carson
Craig & Karla Carson
February 18, 2006 | Springfield, MO
To the Vinson family,
It was such a "shock" when we got the news of Brian's home going. My wife and I love Brian & Kody as our own children. Kody, we know you and the children will miss him dearly. Our heart is broken for you. Hugh and Michelle, our heart breaks for you a well. Please be assured that we are praying for all of you. Kody, we will especially pray for you over these next few months as you have major discisions to make.
I remember when Brian use to come to...
Dan &Gail Powers
February 18, 2006 | Lebanon, MO
