Randell Lee Vincent Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Randell Lee Vincent passed away at his home in Riverside, Texas on the evening of May 19, 2020 holding the hands of his wife, daughter and son. Mr. Vincent was born on February 27, 1940 in his grandmother’s home in Edmondson County, Kentucky to Hazel Virginia Kiper Vincent and Basil (Sandy) Rowell Vincent. Randell lived in Louisville, Kentucky until the age of nine, then moved with his family to Houston, TX where he attended Galena Park Independent School District. As a young man he served as a lifeguard, camp counselor and baritone in the school choir. Randell received football scholarships to both Lamar State University and Rice University where he majored in Physical Education. After college he served in the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis and as he described, “Almost had the distinct honor of being the first battalion to land in Cuba.” He took great pride in his military service and veteran status. Randell was employed as a sales manager at Federated Metals in Houston, Texas. He was introduced to Sayrah Jon Luttrell Vincent in the summer of 1966 and they were married soon after at McKenzie United Methodist Church of Honey Grove, Texas in October of the same year. In 1971, after purchasing land on Lake Livingston, he moved his family to Riverside, Texas where he invested in real estate and owned and operated Bethy Creek Resort until his passing. He never tired of the view and was happiest when gazing at the lake surrounded by his family. Randell possessed a dry sense of humor, but a twinkle in his eye and a quick wink let you know he was joking. He loved to travel across the United States and weeks long family vacations became the norm, often with a detour to his native Kentucky. However, being in Hawaii with his wife remained his favorite destination. He served as a deacon and treasurer at Riverside Baptist Church, a two term mayor of Riverside, was involved in the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club and a silent contributor to many organizations and members of the community. Randell was preceded in death by his parents Sandy and Hazel Vincent, brother Howard Rowell Vincent, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Georgia and John (Hoss) Luttrell, and sister-in-law Jeanette Duncan. He is survived by his precious wife of 53 years, Sayrah Vincent; his children Georgia Vincent and husband Roger Burleigh of Frisco, Texas and Randell Vincent Jr. and wife Cindy of Riverside, Texas; brother-in-law Douglas Warman, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Paula and David Espurvoa and Bill and Cindy Luttrell. He is also survived by his three grandchildren Kaitlyn Rene Vincent, Dominic Lee Vincent, and Joanna Saylor Leitch, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Randell’s gentle and generous spirit will be missed greatly by all who loved him. Services will be held at Riverside Baptist Church on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 2:00 in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wounded Warrior Project in Randell Vincent’s name. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com

Randell Lee Vincent

February 27, 1940 - May 19, 2020