Michael Allen Vinson

Michael “Mike” Allen Vinson, age 41 of Columbus Ohio, entered the realm of eternal peace and rest on 14 July 2020. Michael was a beautiful, compassionate, humorous, outspoken shining light!

He was family oriented. He loved teaching children about their heritage, attended family events and tried to be a good example for the young men of his family. Mike was also a veteran of the United States Air Force and an Activist for his community. A devoted community organizer, proud revolutionary socialist, prison abolitionist and leader that was never intimidated to say what was on his mind and fought for economic empowerment and social change. When it was time to protest against injustice and police brutality, he was there. Although his chronic illness presented challenges for him, he always tried to make an effort for change! Mike was honored for his political and educational advocacy by our community with the Democratic Socialists of Central Ohio Eugene V. Debs award. Mike’s commitment to improving the quality of life for his people was and still is an inspiration for us all to do the same. He will forever be loved and missed!

Michael Allen Vinson is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Georgianna, and Joseph H. Ross, paternal grandparents Marvin John De Coux Sr. and Charlotte E. Perry (Yoakum), great aunt Lorraine Wade, and cousin Liberti M. Burke.

He is survived by his devoted parents Joyce L. McDaniel, and Michael (Laura) De Coux , sisters Brandy Vinson, Jamiel (Jamain) Walker. Special aunt Sharon D. Ross, Uncles Mark (Michelle) Vinson Sr., and Thomas (Mary) Vinson; uncles Marvin John De Coux Jr., and Steven (Keela) De Coux, aunt Karen A. De Coux; nieces Kiarrah, and Kiannah Walker, nephews James and Jamain Walker Jr.; cousins Kiana Ross, Steven Burke Jr., Tamirra Burke, Brittany Toles, Mark Vinson Jr., Charity Vinson, and De Markus Vinson. Two special second cousins Kameron Ross and Donovan Johnson. Along with a host of other cousins and relatives.

Graveside Service including Military Honors 9:00 AM Friday, August 7, 2020 at Union Cemetery Association 3349 Olentangy River Road 43202, Interment to follow.