Mr. Vincent Lee Haskins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On October 8, 1975 in Patterson, New Jersey, Leroy Hickson and Marian Dance gave birth to their only son, Vincent L. Haskins. Vincent attended New Jersey Public Schools until 1984, when he moved to Virginia with his parents and siblings and continued his education in Nottoway County Public Schools. Later, Vincent went on to obtain his GED. Vincent attended University of Phoenix where he majored in Human Services. Vincent loved to cook and worked in several restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday, lHOP, O'Charley's and many more. His true passion was for barbering and was always prepared to give someone in need a haircut. Vincent first started following his passion for barbering at the age of sixteen and continued until his final days here with us. Vincent was proud to be a father and he truly loved his children. He strived through life obstacles to be the best father he could be. Vincent was friendly, loveable and well-known to many. He was a true character and could easily make you laugh in any situation with his impersonations. Vincent became known to family and friends as, "Power". Power spoke knowledge to the many whom he came in contact with. He was very inspirational. He also held a counselor position at Dominion Youth Services where he worked with the youth. Vincent also worked as a volunteer worker at Virginia Counseling and Community Development and RBHA's Summer Program both of which he mentored the youth. Vincent surrendered his life to God in Petersburg, VA on July 23, 2021 after having deep conversations with Elder Tommy McCoy and Evangelist Dr. Mary McCoy. Vincent was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Hickson; stepfather, David Dance; grandparents, Samuel Hickson and Maggie Lee Brown Hickson and William McKinley, Sr. Vincent departed his earthly life on August 14, 2021. At the age of forty-five, he leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Marian Dance; his three beloved children, Amir Haskins, Ayanna Haskins and Kamiyah Haskins; three sisters, Tishia, LaSheenia, LaShonna (Willie); three brothers, Jerry Dance, Anthony Dance (Shawntel) and William Hawkes; six nieces, Tatyanna, Kyaaliyah, LaTaye, KaTanna, O'liyah and DaChanel; one nephew, Jamar(Keyarre); one great-nephew, Kamren; along with a host of other relatives and friends, among them two devoted, April Walker and Michelle Sims. A Celebration of Life will be held 12 Noon, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Commandment Apostolic Worship Center, 522 N. West Ave., Blackstone, VA. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery, Blackstone, VA. Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided by the professional staff of Tucker & Fisher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA (804)324-5529.

Mr. Vincent Lee Haskins

October 8, 1975 - August 14, 2021