Jay L Vince

Jay L Vince
February 7, 1939-January 5, 2025
Jay L Vince of Sandy Hook, MS affectionately called "PawPaw" by his family and friends. Passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 85. Jay was born to Early and Vergie McCain Vince on February 7, 1939.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home, 412 Beulah Ave., from 10:00 AM until service time at 2:00 PM with Bro. Doug Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow at Vince Family Cemetery in Sandy Hook, MS.
He was devoted husband to the love of his life, Aileen Britt Vince for 61 years. He met the Brookhaven beauty while they lived and worked in New Orleans LA. They both worked at the same, Whitney Bank. According to friends and family it was love at first site.
He was a loving father to Tracy Vince (Joann) of Sandy Hook, MS. Zelda Davis (Butch) of Tylertown, MS, Pam Tolbert (Dan "Toby" Tolbert) of Newnan, GA Danny Vince of Sandy Hook, MS; a cherished grandfather to Jeremy Forbes, Cole Forbes (Brandi), Mason Vince, Trevor Vince, Cody Stogner, John Tyler (Ty) Stogner (Caley), Brandi Stogner,Trey Tolbert (Emily), Tara Daugherty (Danny), Kassidy King (Austin),Jaydan Vince, Jayce Vince, and Adam Davis; a great grandfather to 15 great grandchildren and a host of loved ones that fondly referred to him as Paw Paw, becoming attached to his sweet spirit and his loving caring way, his humor, quick wit, and jokes. He was also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends, and neighbors.
Jay had the loving care over the last 3 years from two wonderful caregivers who we love and cannot express enough appreciation for their sweet care of our dad, Charlotte Cox and Linda Foxworth McMillan.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret Aileen Vince, grandson Danon Brett Stogner and a granddaughter Layla Ann Vince, his parents, five sisters 1 brother and several nieces and nephews.
Jay was a man of deep faith who loved his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ and lived a life grounded in Christian values. His love for family was equally strong and his unwavering commitment to both was evident in everything he did. Jay's faith guided him through life's challenges, and he was a pillar of strength to those around him. As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he enjoyed serving as a Patron in the LDS Temple in Baton Rouge LA for many years. He was a Sunday School teacher, a Boy Scout Leader, and served in many other positions. All who came in his home he would felt loved and valued as a friend.
His favorite quote was "With decisions come consequences" and his family and friends heard that quite often. His career included several different interests over the years, the Whitney Bank, Crown Zellerbach, Angola State Penitentiary, Jones Lumber Company, and he served in the National Guard.
Over the years Jay enjoyed playing and coaching softball, showing horses and loved playing dominos at the Thomas Cash Store while drinking a Barq's Root Beer. You could find him often cheering for his grandkids on a ballfield. He was so proud of them all and would yell and cheer loudly to let them know he was watching.
Most of all he loved his family, home life, working in the yard and growing a garden. He dearly loved his animals and made pets of his cows, goats, horses, and dogs giving all a name. His roots were planted deep in his home soil, in love for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, prayer and reading the holy scriptures as that would be where you would find him nightly.