Herbert Pat Vinzant of Wetumpka, AL passed peacefully after an extended illness February 9, 2020. Pat, as all who knew him, was born November 2, 1931 to Hubert C. and Mary H. Vinzant of Plainville, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Leona Catherine (Garvert); his four children, Joni Vinzant Parvin (Andy), Cynthia Vinzant Ford (Ken), Kristi Vinzant Stewart (James), Jeffrey Vinzant (Ann) and grandchildren; Allie Parvin, Drew Parvin, Corey Ford, Aubrey Stewart, Aaron Stewart, and Zachary Cosby.

Pat grew up in Plainville, Kansas having attended Plainville High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. After graduation in 1950, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He honorably served our country through the Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Cold War. During his time as a Chief Master Sergeant, he traveled extensively to military bases all over the world. In 1977, Pat retired from active duty after 27 years only to return as a GS13 with the Civil Service working in the Data Systems Design Center. After another 10 years of serving our country, he retired to work as a consultant for many developing software companies. By 1996, Pat fully retired to his home in Wetumpka and began his own custom fishing rod business. Before long, his custom rods were in high demand and he was considered an expert in the field of rod making.