Willess "Bill" Henry Vincent Jr.

Willess “Bill” Henry Vincent, Jr. was born on August 18, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to the late Mary Edith (Burleson) and Willess Henry Vincent. He passed away the morning of September 22, 2022 at the age of 82 years old.

Bill was a 1958 graduate of Birdville High School. He married, Patricia Marie Sullivan on September 4, 1959.

As an Entrepreneur, Bill had his hand in numerous ventures during his life beginning with Comet Cleaners and Coin Op, Uneeda Uniform & Linen Service, Southern Bulk Solvents, Southern Products, Southern Waste, Texas Tire Disposal, Southern Tire Recyclers, Colt Scrap Tire Centers and Tioga Plumbing and Electric.

Bill also served as Councilman and Mayor of Richland Hills and was involved in organizations such as Keep Texas Beautiful, Chisolm Trails Roundup, Tejas Vaqueros, ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) and numerous other organizations. He loved traveling (road trips), motorcycling, family and candy. Working was his hobby.

Always an optimist, Bill saw the silver lining in every cloud and used setbacks in life as steppingstones for better opportunities. He loved people and people loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia Marie (Sullivan) Vincent; sister, Vonnie Hamlett and great grandson, Riverson Vincent. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. A dedicated servant to his family and community who was loved by many and will be missed by all. Bill is survived by his children, Kimberly Carter and husband, Jerry of Euless; Kip Vincent and wife, Sydney of Carencro, Louisiana; Kyle Vincent and wife, Tammy of Lafayette, Louisiana; and Keely Vincent of North Richland Hills, Texas; grandchildren, Eric Carter and wife, Amy, Amanda Carter, Wade Carter and wife, Courtney, Lauren Vincent and Dustin Stelly, Kayse Vincent and wife, Miranda, Jake Vincent, Chase Vincent and wife, Christina, Chance Vincent and wife, Cortney, Dustin Roberts and wife, Casey, Blake Roberts, Matthew Roberts and wife, Brooke, Trevor Mote and Zane Mote; 20 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Bill is also survived by his sisters, Sue Peterson and husband, Logan of Tioga, Texas and Pamela Keith and husband, Larry of Richland Hills, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Funeral Service will also be at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 28, 2022 with interment to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.

In Lieu of flowers, Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Fellowship of the Sword 700 Bedford Euless Road, Hurst, Texas 76053 or https://www.thequestlife.com/giving/ Bill supported this ministry as it was a major turning point in his life.