Billy Vinson, 69, died December 19, 2012 in Poplar Bluff. He was born Bluff. He enjoyed playing golf, and watching wild life at his farm. He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was married to Janet Vinson. She survives. Also surviving are one son Billy Joe Vinson and one daughter Angie Lawson, both of Poplar bluff. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leo E. Vinson and Mary Ogilvey Vinson. Visitation will be Friday at 12:00 P.M.at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1:30 P.M. at the Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens.