Vonis Howard Brinson, age 86, of Somerset, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, following a brief illness.

Vonis was born September 30, 1937 in Blaze Valley, Kentucky, son of the late Arsbur Brinson and the late Irene Cook Brinson.  He married Ruth Vaught on April 24, 1959.  They were blessed with a son, Larry Joe. Vonis proudly served as Corporal in the U.S. Army.  He was best known for his 26 years working at the Somerset Coca-Cola Bottling Company, serving as Manager the last 11 years.  

He later owned and operated Southport Coin Laundry.  Vonis was a faithful member of Rock Lick Baptist Church for almost 65 years, serving as church clerk and trustee, until his declining health no longer allowed him to attend.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Vaught Brinson; son Larry Joe (Melinda) Brinson; grandchildren, Suzanne Marie and Joel David; brother Dellis (Imadene) Brinson; sister-in-law Oma Vaught; brother-in-law Paul (Paula) Vaught; cousin Sheila Cook; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Arsbur and Irene Brinson, he was preceded in death by father/mother-in-law Henry and Nannie Vaught; brother-in-law, Glen Vaught; sister-in-law Christine (Leo) Farmer; and uncle Howard (Maisie) Cook; nephew Frankie Burton; great niece Tina Brinson Thornton.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.  

His funeral service will follow on Friday at 12:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Dave Evans and Bro. Brad Gover officiating.  

Burial will be at Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, KY.  Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuenralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Vonis Brinson.