January
08,
1979
08,
1979
February
23,
2022
23,
2022
Vincent Edward Gavin 43 of Evans, Louisiana passed away February 23, 2022 in Bryan Texas. He was born January 8, 1979 in Aurora IL, the son of Mark Gavin and Cathy (Scott) Gavin.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mark Gavin and his grandparents, Robert and Rita Gavin.
Vince was a graduate of Plano High School. He joined the military at a young age. One of his base locations was Fort Polk in Louisiana where he eventually set his roots and started a family. He enjoyed fixing tractors, coming up to Illinois in the fall to help work the fields, and spend time with family. He also had a passion for collecting antiques. Vince had a personality full of life who would always light up the room and make every situation very memorable.
He is survived by his fiancé, Christina Puma, who were set to be married on February 26, 2022; one daughter Lacy Gavin of Evans, LA; son Vinny Gavin of Leesville, LA; step-son Cody Villagomez of Clarkville TN, step-daughters Tori Puma of Evans, LA, Cheyenne Puma, Hailey Puma both of Florida, step-son Michael Puma of Evans, LA; mother Cathy Classen of Oro Valley, AZ; grandparents John and Nancy Scott of Aurora, IL; brother Dave (Tonia) Gavin of Plano, IL, sister Angela Gavin of Leland, IL; nieces Faith, Chesney and Sarah Gavin of Plano, IL, nephew Blake Gavin of Plano, IL; many uncles, aunts and cousins.
The family would like to express special appreciation to his Uncle Dan and his best friend Jason Hicks.
In the words of Vince... “I had a good run.”
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm after the visitation at the funeral home with Pastor Stevan Saunders officiating followed by military honors. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHome.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home & Crematory
13160 W Rt 34 PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
He is preceded in death by his father, Mark Gavin and his grandparents, Robert and Rita Gavin.
Vince was a graduate of Plano High School. He joined the military at a young age. One of his base locations was Fort Polk in Louisiana where he eventually set his roots and started a family. He enjoyed fixing tractors, coming up to Illinois in the fall to help work the fields, and spend time with family. He also had a passion for collecting antiques. Vince had a personality full of life who would always light up the room and make every situation very memorable.
He is survived by his fiancé, Christina Puma, who were set to be married on February 26, 2022; one daughter Lacy Gavin of Evans, LA; son Vinny Gavin of Leesville, LA; step-son Cody Villagomez of Clarkville TN, step-daughters Tori Puma of Evans, LA, Cheyenne Puma, Hailey Puma both of Florida, step-son Michael Puma of Evans, LA; mother Cathy Classen of Oro Valley, AZ; grandparents John and Nancy Scott of Aurora, IL; brother Dave (Tonia) Gavin of Plano, IL, sister Angela Gavin of Leland, IL; nieces Faith, Chesney and Sarah Gavin of Plano, IL, nephew Blake Gavin of Plano, IL; many uncles, aunts and cousins.
The family would like to express special appreciation to his Uncle Dan and his best friend Jason Hicks.
In the words of Vince... “I had a good run.”
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm after the visitation at the funeral home with Pastor Stevan Saunders officiating followed by military honors. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHome.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home & Crematory
13160 W Rt 34 PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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