James Gregory "Boss Man" Vincent

James Gregory “Bossman” Vincent, 62, of 423 Briggs Street, Suffolk, VA transitioned Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Suffolk, VA and the son of the late James Vincent and Lois E. Vincent. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Vincent. He was a graduate of John Yeates High School c/o 1973 where he received the “Basketball standout Defensive Player of the Year Award”. He was currently employed with Kraft Heinz formerly Planters as a Forklift Operator Tree Nut Plant for 42 years. Bossman was also a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served on the Senior Usher Board and the Transportation Ministry. He was member of Prince Hall Masons Star Sharon #231, Local 26, Boosters Club and Virginia High School Basketball League Referee Association. Besides his mother, he leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Tameka Moore of Suffolk; two sons, Jalen Vincent of Franklin and Tramayne Giles of San Diego; two sisters, Cassandra Reid of Raleigh and Lois Mayfield of Chesapeake; three brothers, Rodney Vincent of Philadelphia, Herbert “Rabbit” Vincent of Suffolk and Orlando “Mane” Vincent of Newport News’ two grandchildren, Zahria Moore and Vondre Moore; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and friends. A celebration of life will be held 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Oak Grove Baptist 2536 E. Washington Street, Suffolk. Dr. Anthony Copeland will deliver the eulogy. He will be laid to rest in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk. Condolences to the Vincent family may be extended to www.crockeruneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Gregory "Boss Man" Vincent, please visit our flower store.