District Elder

Freddie Vincent

District Elder Freddie Vincent, Sr. of Richmond, VA took his Flight into Glory at the age of 78. Born on September 24, 1947, in Littleton, North Carolina, he lived a surrendered and obedient life motivated by the inspirational verse found in Psalm 40:8, "I delight to do thy will, O my God". He was raised in Richmond, VA, and the youngest of 4 brothers. He attended the Richmond Public Schools, graduating from Maggie L. Walker High School, where he met the love of his life, Dorothy Lee Wright. They married and built a life of passion, support, and endurance, and would have been celebrating 59 blessed years together just two days after his heavenly departure.

He attended Richmond Professional Institute (merged with the Medical College of Virginia to form Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)), studying and receiving certifications in Business Administration. He was employed with Dunn & Bradstreet for 27 years as a Business Analyst, and he was a Computer Engraver for Westend Trophies Bowling & Billiards Inc. for 21 years, as he pastored Miracle Church. He retired in the year 2021.

The son of a devoted Missionary, Deacon and husband led to the transformational life of Brother, Freddie Vincent, Sr. His baptism in Jesus' Name and infilling of the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues, lit a fire in his heart and soul that burned fervently throughout his life and ministry. He sat at the feet of his Pastor Bishop William L. Bonner, which unknowingly to him would lead to laying the foundational for Brother Freddie's call into ministry. God indeed had a plan for his life.

Called to ministry in 1973, later by the leading of the Holy Spirit and with the blessing

of his then Pastor, Elder Samuel Peters, Sr. of Mother Refuge Church, Elder Freddie

Vincent became a shepherd of souls, giving birth to the Miracle Church of Our Lord

Jesus Christ. For over 49 years this prayer warrior, highly anointed teacher and preacher of God with the gift of healing through the laying on of hands, pastored Miracle Church with unshakeable faith, passion, and enthusiasm.

Consecrated as "District Elder" in the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) he

served with excellence. Many lives were touched and impacted by his life through his

preaching ministry. He stood firm on the Word of God and the teachings of the

COOLJC. His spiritual lineage in the Gospel includes his son, Elder Freddie Vincent, Jr., and Minister Dennis Pitchford.

Though he was met with health challenges he chose "Worship" over worry and "Submission"

over sorrow. The fire to preach and teach never ceased. He allowed The Lord to pour into him so that he could pour into his messages that would feed the waiting congregation, and social media viewers. His ministry was marked by miracles, and breakthroughs. Although it was not known at the time, District Elder Vincent was preparing his final message on February 2, 2026, "Holy, as I AM Holy", taken from Leviticus 19:1-4. One of his last holy dances while in the pulpit was on Sunday, January 11, 2026, as his son Elder Freddie Vincent, Jr. preached the message with profundity, "God of the New" taken from Isaiah 43:19. His final holy dance in the pulpit was on January 18th, where he preached the message "Be Encouraged. God Is Your Strength", taken from Isaiah 41:10. He will be profoundly missed by his Sons in the Gospel and the Miracle

Church family, a congregation he nurtured, prayed for, guided, and selflessly devoted himself to shepherding and whose lives were forever changed through his calling.

District Elder Freddie Vincent, Sr. is preceded in death by his mother, Mother Fannie Mae Vincent, His father, Deacon Frank Vincent, and his three brothers, Bobby, Henry Ray, and Emmett Lee.

His memory will be cherished by his devoted wife, Lady Dorothy Lee Wright Vincent; seven beloved children Freddie Jr., Terry, Doreen, Tracey, Jeremy, Dorothy, and Shelley.

He will be deeply missed by his brother-in-love, Emanuel U. Jones, three sister-in-loves, Gail Jones, Lorraine Lucy Vincent, and Shelby Vincent. Devoted nieces Karen Vincent, Charlene, Gail, and Linda Neal, Tiffany Marshall, and Deborah Vincent. Devoted nephews Bobby Vincent, Jr., Frank Vincent, and William D. Scott. Two daughter-in-loves, Jacinta E. Vincent, and Shiris Vincent, and three son-in-loves Duane Fowlkes, Kytwan Heath, and Damonte Goodman.

He will be forever treasured by seventeen grandchildren, Tre'Quan Heath, Aaron Fowlkes, Freddie Vincent III, Jaylen Smalls, Ta'Kye Heath, Cameron Fowlkes, Justin Smalls, Jacobi Smalls, Ariana Vincent, India Heath, Briana (Tae) Vincent, Da'Miya Goodman, Shikyna (Red) Vincent, Jatavia (Shonte) Ruffin, Journie Vincent, Nylah Goodman, and Damiri Goodman. Five great-grand children Noelle Rose, Aiden Heath, My'Okie Vincent Cheatham, Xazier, and Sincere Cochrane, one Goddaughter, Connie "Destiny" Pitchford, along with a host of cousins and other relatives.

Having fought a good fight, he kept the faith and finished his course. He entered eternal rest with a crown laid up in Glory

His remains rest at Scott's Funeal Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Tuesday, February 17 rom 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, February 18 at Miracle Church of God and Christ, 1 West Leigh Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.