Vincent Malcolm Slay, age 59, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born on December 25, 1963, in Jacksonville to Charles and Helen Studstill Slay. To know Vince is to love Vince. He didn't know a stranger. His laugh was contagious and he was always happy.  "It's FRIDAY, you Bastards". He loved music, fishing, and bowling with his friends in Akron. Vince loved going to Nascar with his "little sis," Darlene Gresham. He was the best uncle to all his Dawgs and Homeys. He will be so missed by all who loved him. "Fear was not a factor" for Vince. Survivors include his husband, Jeff L. Cook; mother, Helen Slay; brothers, Eric Slay and his wife, Ethel, and Chris Slay and his wife, Brenda; sister, Charleen Stephens, and her husband, Freddie; along with numerous other family and friends. As per his wishes, Vince was cremated. A graveside service will held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32205. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of  BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida, 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with Vincent's family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.