James Paul Vinson

James Paul Vinson, Sr., 74, of Little Rock passed away September 1, 2014. He was born December 17,1939. James Paul was an Arkansas State Highway patrolman for 34 years and the Chief Pilot for the Highway Department for 15 years, where he retired in 2003. James Paul was preceded in death by his father, Everett Vinson; two sons, James Paul Jr. and John David Vinson; grandson, Joseph David Vinson. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; mother, Anne Vinson; two sisters, Suzie Dunn (Jim) and Sarah Short (Russ); daughter in-law, Renee Vinson; grandsons, James Edward Vinson and Christopher Sowell; granddaughter, Sarah Sowell; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a Graveside Service and Burial on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Woodland Memorial Park of Cleburne County, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice Care, 1004 Van Ronkle Street, Suite 1, Conway Arkansas 72032-4333. Service Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.