Luther (Sonny) Vinson, passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, on March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 22, 1936, to the late Mack Rufus and Agnus Vinson.

Luther lived in Akron all of his life. He attended Akron Public Schools, Lane elementary and West Junior High. He worked 15 years in the rubber industry until the company closed and went on to work as a custodial engineer until his retirement. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing with his brother Willie Vinson, he also loved the game of basketball, both as a player and a fan.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Felton Vinson and William (Michelle) Vinson; step-brother, Richard Reed; brother-in-law, James Dixon; sisters, Annie (Charlie) Dardie, Mary (Joe) Chapman, and Mae Vinson; special person in life, Zepherlean Tucker;

He leaves to mourn his passing; siblings, Vonnie Lewis, Clare Dixon, Cecil Oden; Daughters, Deon Vinson, Sharon Tucker; sons, Jerry (Tracey) Tucker and Leon Tucker; grandchildren, Donny Teague, Zepherlean Sibley, Leonna Kidd, De’Andre (Te-Aire) Tucker, Tyrone Tucker; great grandchildren; Kylee and Tye’Don, Ebony Kidd; special nieces, Jancie Lewis, Tanya Vinson, Carla Gordon; special cousin, Donnie Lewis and host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

Friends may call Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Road, Akron, Ohio 44320. Funeral services will immediately follow.

Condolences may be sent to: Deon Vinson, 550 Bishop St. #B, Akron, Ohio 44307