Albert Bernard Vinson, son of Eloise Vinson was born October 9, 1952, in Johnston County, NC. He was a proud graduate of the 1970 class of Smithfield Selma Senior High School. He made a living in sales, which was his passion. Al was widely known in the community.

 Al was preceded in death by his mother Eloise Vinson and wife Henrietta H. Vinson. 

He leaves to cherish his memories to his 3 sons; Darrius Vinson known as "Akbar" (Sonora Vinson), Jarriel Stancil, Jarvon Stancil (Felisha Stancil), 13 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 3 siblings; Dorothy V. Freeman, Eddie Vinson, Jeanette Raynor and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing/Funeral will be Friday April 10, 2026, viewing from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon with funeral beginning at 12:00 noon Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 2017 Galilee Rd., Smithfield, NC 27577.

Interment: Hood Family Cemetery Smithfield, NC.

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Family or Deceased Name: Albert Cookie Vinson

Your Name: Lena/Bill Powell

Email: Powlenah@icloud.com

Message: My heart goes out to you and our family during this difficult time. Our brother-in-law was a kind and generous soul, and his memory will live on in all who knew him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Date: 9047077957

Family or Deceased Name: AL Vinson

Your Name: Beverly Watson

Email: watsonpisc@aol.com

Message: "Cookie" So sorry to hear about the passing of Al. Always a pleasure to be in his presence. Condolences and prayers to his family.

Date: 04092026

Family or Deceased Name: Family of Bernard

Your Name: Joan

Email: wlbunbun51@aol.com

Message: My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Date: 4317415

Family or Deceased Name: Albert B. Vinson

Your Name: Pauline M. Sanders

Email: sanders.pauline48@gmail.com

Message: Sending Heartfelt sympathy to the Family.

Date: 04.09.2026

Family or Deceased Name: Al B. Vinson

Your Name: Jean & Winston Watson

Email: jazzi5050@yahoo.com

Message: We are sending our condolences to the family and extended family members. Al Vinson is like family to Winston and me. We have been friends with him for many years. Rest in peace, Al.

Date: 9192710055

Family or Deceased Name: Bernard Vinson

Your Name: Harriet Whitley

Email: htootiepie@aol.com

Message: Sorry for ur lost, prayers and condolences to the family

Date: 04082026

Family or Deceased Name: Albert Vinson

Your Name: Carol Allen

Email: cjallen63@outlook.com

Message: To the family of Mr. Al, we became neighbors over 15 years ago, will miss the car honk's as he passed by on his way out/into the subdivision. But what a glorious reunion is having. Prayers for the family and friends of Mr. Al.

Date: 04072026

Family or Deceased Name: Albert Vinson

Your Name: Town of Four Oaks Ladies

Email: deanna.haley@fouroaks-nc.com

Message: We here in the office of Town of Four Oaks would like to send our condolences. Mr Albert was always so nice to us and always had a smile on his face!! Prayers to the family! Rhonda, DeAnna & Carol

Date: 9844094790

Family or Deceased Name: Bernard Vinson

Your Name: Barbara Bryant Vinson

Email: vinson.barbara3@gmail.com

Message: My sincere condolences to the family. Bernard (Bern) was such a nice person that you always took pleasure in talking with. He was truly a salesman indeed. He will truly be missed.

Date: 919-763-8289

Family or Deceased Name: Vinson Family

Your Name: Gwendolyn Harris

Email: gharris6555@gmail.com

Message: Bo, Priss, Cookie and Darius

My deepest condolences to my entire family during this difficult time. I have so many memories of happy family gatherings and conversations with my beloved cousin Bern. I will rejoice in the fact that he has moved to heaven and resting in the arms of Jesus Christ our Savior.

Love you, Gwen and Charles

Date: 040826

Family or Deceased Name: Al B. Vinson

Your Name: Bettie Revell

Email: bettiejoeann2451@gmail.com

Message: My deepest condolences of your dear ones passing, he'll be deeply missed. My prayer's are with your families during this precious time. Be Blessed with each of you individually and spiritually that God's presence fill your heart's with comfort.🫶💕

Date: 9192741567