Dr. Hugh E. Vincent, Jr. Dr. Hugh Edward Vincent, Jr., age 90, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014, at Rainey Hospice House. Born on July 5, 1923, in Laurens, SC, he was the son of the late Hugh Edward Vincent and the late Louise Lawton Vincent. For 66 years, he was the loving and devoted husband of Edith Parker Vincent of the residence. Following graduation from High School, Dr. Vincent attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Charleston. He was a highly respected physician in Anderson for 46 years. Dr. Vincent served his country during WW II in the US Air Force where he participated in 23 combat missions and earned 8 combat stars. He was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church where he held the offices of Deacon and Elder. Dr. Vincent enjoyed studying family genealogy, and was an avid student of History, especially of the Civil War. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. Reading was one of his favorite past times. He served for 15 years on the State Library Board and was President of Anderson Medical Society. In addition to his wife, Dr. Vincent is survived by 2 sons, Hugh Edward Vincent, III (Leigh) of Iva, SC, and Thomas Lawton Vincent (Cheryl) of Bowling Green, KY; a daughter, Jane Vincent Randolph (Roger) of Cookeville, TN; 2 sisters, Lalla Vincent Rentz (John) of Asheboro, NC and Louise Hallman pf Batesburg, SC; 4 grandchildren, Lauren Randolph Graves, Brooke Randolph Mattingly, Brian Michael Vincent, and Thomas Lawton Vincent, Jr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lawton Vincent, and sisters Betty Harper and Helen Brawley. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Silver Brook Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. David J. Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:30 a. m. until 1:30 p.m. The family requests that contributions may be made in memory of Dr. Vincent to the Central Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1404 North Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:30AM - 1:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Graveside service Thursday, February 20, 2014 2:00PM New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624 Phone: 8642244343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624