Wesley "Wes" Vincent

Wes Vincent, born July 27, 1958; passed April 1, 2025.

Wes is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Vincent, nee Warner; cherished son Jeffrey (Vicki) Seay; precious grandson Damien (Novie Sneed) Seay; dear cousin Bill (LaDonna) Alstadt; treasured brothers-in-law David (Paula) Warner, Douglas (Carol) Warner, and Dennis Warner; dear nieces and nephews Melanie, Shawn, Ellis (Emmy), and Christine Warner; and many other dear relatives. Wes is also survived by many close, cherished friends, those like family, including Eric Treptow and Family; Mike Infante and Family; and Jim Franklin and Family.

1980 Graduate of University of Missouri - Columbia with a degree in Business Administration.

Wes was a devoted husband who not only spent cherished personal time with Debbie, his wife of 38 years, but also worked with her as a partner in a business they owned for many years. Wes was a loving stepfather and grandfather who unselfishly stepped up whenever he was needed…which was often. He also recently became a great grandfather to a beautiful girl who was very special to him.

Wes touched so many people in his lifetime and kept so many friendships alive for years, and even decades. His third grade best friend George, his ninth grade best friend and kidney donor Eric, his college best friend and roommate Mike, and also Jim - who isn't a blood relative but should have been - are just a few examples. Wes had love and respect for each of them, maintaining these friendships until his final day.

Wes’ passion for cars led him to the auto repair business where he made dozens of what he called 'customer friends': people he enjoyed so much professionally that they developed new relationships personally. 

For several years, Wes took on the role of “beer man” at Busch Stadium where was liked and well respected by his co-workers and customers alike. And once again, he came away with even more great friends. 

In retirement, Wes struggled with his health but still made it a priority to drive across the country to visit friends and family, spend time in the travel trailer with camping friends, or take cruises with his cruising friends. It is not an overstatement to say Wes touched, impacted and influenced hundreds of people over the course of his rich life. There will undoubtedly be a very empty space where he once stood. 

To all of his friends who treated and loved Wes like their own family, thank you. It meant the world to him.

Wes was an organ recipient and an organ donor, and would encourage everyone to consider donation. In honor and memory of Wes, this request of your consideration for donation continues. 

A celebration of Wes's life will be held on Saturday May 10, 2025, at Andre's South on Telegraph from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.