Charles Rufus Vincent

Charles Rufus Vincent was born to Hazel and Paul Vincent January 31, 1939, in Myrtle Point.  He attended Catholic school in the Coos Bay area growing up; boxed with a 3/0 record including two knockouts, worked in the wood, the mill, a grocery store. Married Marion Edith Howard in September 1960, and obtained his baccalaureate from SOSC in Ashland in 1971 and his Masters degree from the University of Oregon several years later. He taught art and shop in Myrtle Point at both high school and Jr. high until he retired. He lost his wife in 2009, and as strong as he was, he suffered the loss of Marion until he died in 2025.

Charles was an advocate for the poor and oppressed, for workers rights, and the environment. He enjoyed riding the train, hiking the Rogue River, trips to Peru, Mexico and South America, his friends and family and his art.

Charles is survived by his brother Benito, his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

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