Edward Vincent has spent his entire 80 years on the Vincent Ranch south of Lefors in Gray County. Vincent’s great, great grandfather came to Texas from Alabama in the 1840s – just after Texas received her statehood – and the family has been involved in ranching ever since.
Vincent, according to his younger brother, Robert Carr Vincent, has never been interested in anything – except for his wife, Juanita, and his four daughters – other than ranching.
“He’s never been interested in anything else, just dedicated to cattle and horses.” his brother said.
And that dedication is respected by those around him.
“He’s just a good cowman,” said John Vincent of his uncle. “He gets a lot of respect from people in that area. It’s kind of hard to come up with the words to describe him because he’s just the epitome of a cattle man. You can just look at him and talk to him and…I’ve always looked up to him.”
Although Vincent could not be present to personally accept his award because of his wife, Juanita’s, sudden illness, his nephew John, accepted it on his behalf.
“It’s an honor for him to receive this award,” the younger Vincent said. And I know he would truly like to be here to be in the company of the other recipients of the award. Many thanks from him and, we appreciate it. Thank you.”
