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Thomas Vinson Obituary

Thomas L. Vinson Jr. NORFOLK - Thomas Linwood Vinson Jr., affectionately known as "Icewater," of the 1100 block of Wilson Road, passed away Aug. 15, 2010 in Norfolk. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Laverne Davis Vinson and one sister, Michelle Davis Todd. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service Chapel, Berkley. Watch service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 22, 2010.

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Patricia Dukes

August 24, 2010

Dear Laverne,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you. With love and prayers.
Patricia Dukes , Virginia Griffin and family

cecil jr baker

August 23, 2010

Will always remember my friend
God bless the family.....

michael brown

August 23, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 23, 2010

Icewater, I was a little girl when I first meet you at my grandmothers store. When we heard we knew God had sent a special angle down. You will be missed. Our prayers go out to your family.
Doneta Dozier, Rochelle Russell and Anita Russell-English.

August 23, 2010

May God be with the family!
Foodbank friend and co-worker!

Elaine Smith

Patrice Sweeney-Smith

August 23, 2010

Dear Brother,
You will always be remembered by me because out of all of our friends you were always the coolest....and sweetest brother.
Love,
Patrice Sweeney

Brenda Elliott

August 22, 2010

I will remember them Hershey Bar's you supplied me with. May the lord be with your wife and family.

Brenda Scoggins- Elliott

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