Jeffrey Vinton, 68, of Coventry, VT passed away on January 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 4, 1955 in Newport, VT to the late Leon Jr. and Patricia (Bartlett) Vinton.

Jeffrey was a graduate of North Country Union High School. He then went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his lifetime he worked for Kerr Auto Sales, Ruscup Motors, NAPA Auto Parts in Barre where he was the manager and the parts department at Mulkin Corporation. In the late 80's he became partner with Gary Kerr at Country Custom 4X4 Modification and Fabrication before moving on to the parts department at Hayes Ford, Vinton's Maple Outfit and later retired at Sanels Auto parts. He built his camp at Coventry Gore in 1991. He was a VT certified Gun Safety Instructor through VT Fish and Wildlife, was a member of the NRA and he enjoyed tapping trees, boiling sap, camping at Bike Week, going to his deer camp during hunting season, watching NASCAR, especially at Loudon Motor Speedway in New Hampshire, taking photographs and spending time with Jake his dog.  Jeff always believed that he would receive a kidney transplant.

He is survived by his nephews Patrick Barton and Gregory Vinton, niece Patricia Vinton Cassavaughn and his lifelong friends Glenda and Gary Kerr and their family.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Richard and Michael Vinton his sister Sandra Vinton Barton and by his niece Jennifer Gilman.

A graveside service will be held at Coventry Village Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Jeffrey's name may be made to the UVM Medical Center Foundation, Dialysis Unit, Courtyard at Given 3N, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 0540. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.