James Ruben Vincent, 74

James Ruben Vincent, 74, of Aldie, VA, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at The Monroe House in Sterling, VA.

Affectionately referred to as Sonny, James was born Monday, April 18, 1938, in Aldie, VA. He was a son of Ruben Vincent and Elizabeth Stewart. He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife of 48 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Vincent in 2010.

A lifelong resident of Aldie, James attended Loudoun County Public Schools and worked for Fairfax County Public Schools as a maintenance worker for over 20 years.

James served as a deacon at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was an active member and participated in bible study, Senior Choir, Men's Choir and vacation bible school. He was extremely dedicated and often spent many hours cleaning and caring for the church grounds.

James loved spending time with his wife and grandchildren. They enjoyed babysitting and going out to eat together. He also drove the grandchildren to school and helped when he could. We will miss him dearly.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son Brian and daughter-in-law Heather; four grandchildren: Trinity, Samuel, Joshua and Aaron; his brother, Paul Vincent; his sister, Ann Vincent; his aunt, Lucinda Williams; his uncle, Rev. James Stewart; his niece, Leighann Vincent; and many nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends that will miss him deeply.  

Interment was scheduled at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery, Aldie, VA.

Share condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.