Vincent, Harris L. (Harris Le Roy), 1917-1991

Harris LeRoy Vincent born 12 Oct. 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Vincent attended University of Utah and served an LDS mission to the Tongan Islands from 1937-1940. He married Ina Reynolds on 16 Jan. 1942 and had at least five children. Vincent worked for 40 years as salesman for Graybar Electric Company. He carried out various LDS Church callings and service activities for community. Vincent died from a cardiac arrest in Salt Lake City on 19 Mar. 1991.

From the description of Harris L. Vincent mission papers, 1937-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367947028

Harris LeRoy Vincent, son of Daniel Harris and Hulda Amelia Nilsson Vincent, was born 12 October 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his high school diploma from South High in 1935. Vincent attended the University of Utah and played varsity basketball and football. He served an LDS mission to Tongan islands from 1937 to 1940. During his assignment he served as mission secretary. On 16 January 1942, Vincent married Ina Reynolds in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Vincent’s five children included two sons, Harris Reynolds Vincent and Theron Reynolds Vincent, and three daughters Janel Vincent Harrison, Shauna Mae Vincent, and Melodie Ina Vincent. Harris LeRoy Vincent worked 40 years as a salesman for Graybar Electric Company. His church callings included: eight years in the bishopric, Sunday School teacher and president, served two Stake missions, and as Stake scoutmaster. He was a High Priest in the Waterloo Ward of the Wells Stake in Salt Lake City. Vincent volunteered for the Community Action Program. Vincent died from a cardiac arrest in Salt Lake City on 19 March 1991.

From the guide to the Harris L. Vincent mission papers, 1937-1950, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)