Oxford, Mississippi
Leolen Dwain Vinson
1948 — 2024
Leolen Dwain Vinson, 75, died peacefully at his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Friends are welcome to visit the family at their home on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. for a reception celebrating the life of Dwain. Dwain was born in Anniston, Alabama on October 30, 1948, to the late James Vinson and Luna Vinson. He attended Walter Wellborn High School in Anniston, followed by Auburn University where he received his BA degree in 1970, in Aviation Management. He received his MBA in 1976 from Southern Illinois University. Upon graduation from Auburn, Dwain joined the Air Force, and completed Officers Training, followed by one year of pilot training in Del Rio, TX....