He was a retired mechanic and Chevrolet shop foreman, World War II Combat Veteran, having served in New Guinea and the Philippines, member of the V.F.W. and American Legion and was a longtime and active member of the Second Baptist Church.
His lifelong hobby, for over eighty years, was playing the fiddle at dances and functions throughout South Arkansas.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Vining and wife, Judith of Garfield, AR and Chuck Vining of Monticello; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren.
Condolences(27)
bobby kyzer
, TX Tuesday, November 9, 2010 sorry for your loss chuckAmber Brigham
Abilene, TX Thursday, November 4, 2010 I worked a Lena's Cafe for quite some time while living in Monticello, and Mr. Warner visited me every morning. I always knew what he wanted for breakfast, even though he ate the same thing, almost, everyday. He was so full of love and kindness and I know without a doubt, he lived a wonderful, honest, and brave life. He carried God with him, where ever he went. He was the sweetest man anyone could ever of met. I'll never forget my waitressing days with this man. I'll surely miss him.Gary Newton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Mr Vining was such a nice man. He attended many of our groups singings over the years. My last fond memory of him was when I went into Lena's cafe (a regular hangout of his) I asked him how he was doing, to which he answered "Pretty good for an old man....but if it was you...you'd think you were dying!" That was Mr Vining. Rest in Peace!Rev. Leslie Hoppers & Family
Monticello, AR Monday, November 1, 2010 My family and I have known Mr. Vining for many years. He was a fine man and a good friend of mine. May God Bless the Vining Family during your time of sorrow.Chip Gardner
, KS Monday, November 1, 2010 This was a shock to me. Uncle Warner taught me how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", on the fiddle, and gave me fiddle leasons, at John & Jeans House Of Music. I will miss him, very much. My prayers are with you all.Sans and Dorothy Johnson
Sheridan, AR Sunday, October 31, 2010 What a great fiddle player and friend he was. We will truely miss him. Godspeed Mr. Warner, we love you.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, October 31, 2010 sorry to hear abour mr. vinning we worked together at the chevrolet dealership some years agoJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Sunday, October 31, 2010 What a sweet man, your dad. We worked together at Union Motor Company many years ago and that's when I realized what a great man he was....he was such an inspirational fellow who uplifted us all. He never complained about his health or obstacles in his life but brought happiness and comfort to all those whom he met. God has certainly taken an angel into his court. My thoughts and sympathy to you. Janice Wiggam McAllisterJoan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Saturday, October 30, 2010 My sympathy to the family of Mr. Warner. I always enjoyed seeing him at "Ms. Lena's Cafe" when I was in Monticello. My thoughts & prayers for the family.Janie/Larry Fuller
monticello, AR Saturday, October 30, 2010 We will miss Mr. Warner very much. He played his fiddle and wonderful music at our home party functions for 26 years. He was always so generous, outgoing, postive, and friendly. We will always be indebted to him and his Over the Hill Band.Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 30, 2010 Norma and I send our prayers and condolences for the loss of your loved one. Mr. Warner was a personal friend of ours whom we loved very much. We will miss him dearly but his memory will live on in our hearts.Bobby Cox
Star City, AR Saturday, October 30, 2010 Mr. Warner was a real friend and inspiration to me. I always enjoyed the times that we played music together. I will truly miss him.jim and louise peterson
sherwood, AR Saturday, October 30, 2010 he was a wonderful person. he was a very dear friend of my mom, marie webb. we loved him very much.Harry L. Densmore III
Star City, AR Saturday, October 30, 2010 Vining family my prayers to you with the lost of such a loving and careing man. Warner and I would talk about fiddles for some time. Will miss him.Cynthia Halsey Trusty
Houma, LA Friday, October 29, 2010 I know that you are happy cause now you are home with Jesus and Aunt Ruby. I will miss your quite manner your sense of humor and that sweet smile. Robert and Chuck please know I would be there if I could. ALL my love and Prayers are with you as you go through this time of grief. I LOVE YA"LL I will miss you Uncle WarnerMyreeta & Gary Worley
Wilmar, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 Warner and my mother were first cousins and we all loved him. He was truly a good man and will be missed by so many people. I feel sure he is playing his fiddle in Heaven now. Gary and Rita WorleyPAUL MITCHELL
ALEXANDER, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 Warner was one of the kindest person's I have ever known, in my growing up days he had to have been. My heart goes out to the family for there loss, they are in my prayer's.Mary Harrel & Mattie Tucker
Monticello,, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 So sorry about your dad, but he is in a better place now. We have known him all our lives and loved him so very much. Our mother and Warner grew up together. and he always had to tell us a story about the time mother pulled him to safety out of a pond.. You all will be in our hearts and our prayers. Your dad will always be remembered.Mary Boykin Harrel and Mattie Boykin Tucker
janice crosswhite
monticello, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 Sorry for your loss Mr warner was a good personPam Leeper
Monticello, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 Mr. Vining was a blessing to our family. Our prayers go out to his sons and their families. He touched so many people in our community. It was a blessing to know him. Love,Pam and William Leeper
Billy George and Jean West
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Warner. The other day I had noticed that he had been in Jefferson Reginal Medical Center and was going in to visit him, but he had been discharged the day before that I was there. May the Lord Bless and Keep each one of you as you remember those fond memories of him.Marsha Pierce
Monticello, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Healing Prayers for all the family. I have many fond memories of Mr Vining. He will be missed.Eleanor Harris Gibbons
Little Rock, AR Friday, October 29, 2010 Robert & Chuck,I was so sad when I read of your Father's death. He was such a good man and friend to my family. We just had a class reunion and honored Kathy as one of our classmates. I spent many a day and night over at your house when I was in grade school and had so much respect for your Mom & Dad. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Andy & Terrie and Jean Briant
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 28, 2010 Mr. Warner was a sweet, wonderful man and great friend to us for many years. He and our dad (and Jean's) husband, the late John F. Briant, were great friends and fellow musicians as well as fellow WWII veterans. Mr. Warner was a fine Christian gentlemen who will be greatly missed by many people but, he is in a much better place and no longer suffering and we will see him again. Chuck, Robert and family: you all are in our thoughts and prayers.Bobbie
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 28, 2010 To know Mr. Warner was to love him, and he will be missed by a lot of people. I have known Mr. Warner for a long time, but really got to know him when I worked at the nursing home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.Gloria Rawls Schwab
Bentonville, AR Thursday, October 28, 2010 What a wonderful uncle he was. He and Aunt Ruby always made sure there was plenty of candy in the house when we were coming for a visit. He will be missed. Chuck and Robert, prayers are with you both.Elaine Connard
monticello, AR Thursday, October 28, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.