November 29, 2023, 80, Goldsboro —

Having fought the good fight while keeping the faith, Raymond Vinson, finished his race on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Raymond was born in Greene County to the late Leslie Raymond Vinson and Nell Hagan Vinson on March 5, 1943. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister earlier this month, Kaye Vinson Smith.

Raymond was a quiet and sometimes intimidating man when he first met someone. Once he grew to know you, Raymond was a true friend. He was one who could be counted on and Raymond enjoyed taking care of those around him.

Raymond started working with A&P Grocery Store as a young man before becoming a valued employee of Convenient Glass Service, Inc. When Raymond retired, he was serving as a glass specialist and vice president of the company. If you wanted to see Raymond relaxing and enjoying life, you would find him at the race track. He loved the outdoors and never missed a race.

While Raymond could be quiet and what some may call a bit stubborn, he was a completely different person from his grandchildren. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for them and they made his day every moment he could spend with them. But all knew, as much as he loved his children and grandchildren, the one who captured his heart would be his forever love, Betsy. Raymond’s enjoyment of life and his deep love for his family will be missed.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Raymond’s life at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Bill Rose officiating. Interment will be on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in Wayne Memorial Park.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betsy Vanderburg Vinson; children, Leslie Vinson and wife Pam, Dorie Turnage and husband Ben, and Dave Vinson; grandchildren, Blake Turnage Jones and husband Hunter, Daniel Vinson and wife Jasmine, Karley Midgett and husband Zach, McKenzie Turnage, and fiancée Luke Rhoades, Connor Vinson and fiancée Jordan Godwin, and Hannah Vinson and boyfriend Nick Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Graisyn Vinson, Wrenley Vinson, Caroline Midgett and was anticipating the birth of Mallory Midgett in May. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Faye V. Lane, and husband John; brother-in-law, Dennis Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be given to

Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.