Paul Christopher "Bogie" Vinson

Paul Christopher "Bogie" Vinson obituary

Paul Christopher "Bogie" Vinson

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5:00 p.m.

Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

Waynesville, NC 28786

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Paul Vinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Paul "Bogie" Christopher Vinson, 56, went to his eternal home on August 16, 2025. A Haywood County native, he was born October 21, 1968, to Ralph and Ruth Vinson.

He is preceded in death by his father Ralph Furman Vinson and brother Ralph Hugh Vinson.

Bogie loved fishing and had a lifelong passion for square dancing. In his younger days, he was well known around the Stompin' Ground in Maggie Valley. He was loved and will be deeply missed.

Bogie is remembered by his mother Ruth Vinson, wife Erika Rogers Vinson, children Megan Vinson (Brandon Clark), Leah Vinson, grandson Tatum Clark, granddaughters Lainey and Karter Clark, sister Stephanie Conner, and many extended family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Garrett-Hillcrest Cemetery on August 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with Robert London speaking,

Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service of Maggie Valley is caring for the family, and the online register is available at www.smokymountaincremations.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

26

Service

5:00 p.m.

Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

Waynesville, NC 28786

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