Curtis Clarke Vincent, Jr.

Curtis Clarke Vincent, Jr., son of Curtis Vincent, Sr. and Margaret Goolsby Vincent, died suddenly on the 25th of November. He was 62 years old. Surviving are is parents Curtis (Patty) Vincent and Margaret Vincent, wife Laurie, sister Cathy Vincent Austin, brother Tom (Tina) Fane; nephews Chaz (Amanda) Fane and Levi (Becca) Fane, step-children including step son Patrick Russell as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family.

A celebration of Curtis’ life will be held at Carrillo Ballroom in Santa Barbara on January 13, 2024 from 3 – 5pm.

Curtis lit up every room with his smile and good humor. He was a winemaker at Chrysalis and Swedenberg wineries in Middleburg, VA. He was a chef at many fine dining restaurants in Santa Barbara including Aldo’s; also restaurants in North Carolina and Virginia, including the Ashby Inn. In retirement he worked at Bishop Diego High School and other schools making lunches for students. Most recently he worked at Domingo’s in downtown Goleta.

Curtis loved singing and was in many bands over the years starting with Witnesses in the 70s and 80s. He sang in three bands in Virginia and was a member of the Washington D.C. chorus. He had a beautiful voice.

Thank you to all who loved and supported Curtis during his amazing and wonderful years on earth.

“Good night sweet prince; and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” – William Shakespeare.