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George Edward Vinson

1929 - 2024

George Edward Vinson obituary, 1929-2024, Gaithersburg, MD

BORN

1929

DIED

2024

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DeVol Funeral Home - Gaithersburg

10 East Deer Park Drive

Gaithersburg, Maryland

George Vinson Obituary

George E. Vinson passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, in Gaithersburg, MD. Born January 26, 1929, in Newburgh, NY, to Rebecca (Weygant) and Richard F. Vinson, he led a distinguished life proudly serving in the Army for 33 years and attaining the rank of CW4 - a military career of dedication and honor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Chikako Kowaki Vinson; daughters, Georjean Lipovsky (Joseph) and Patricia Woodwell (David); five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard F. Vinson, II.
George had a profound appreciation for the arts, particularly oil painting, classical music, and opera; and traveled the world to experience diverse cultures. Friends may call at De Vol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, date and time to be announced in the future. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to cllsociety.org or macular.org in memory of George E. Vinson, honoring his spirit of generosity and kindness. Please sign the family guestbook at:

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 10, 2024.

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Frank J

August 4, 2025

You were a very nice man and friend to my family. I will always be thankful for the nice way you notified me the night my father passed away. God Speed my friend.

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