Vincent Rene' "Tractor Man" Byrne, Jr.

Herrin- Vincent Rene’ Byrne, Jr, age 91, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15pm on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Harrisburg Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  Vincent was born in New Orleans on May 1, 1924, the son of Annette “Nettie” (O’Donald) and Vincent R. Byrne, Sr. He married Marian H. Goldschmidt in St. Louis on September 4, 1948. She survives in Carterville.  Mr. Byrne, or “Tractor Man” as many of his customers and friends knew him, was owner and operator of Marion Ford Tractor.  He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He was a proud World War II veteran, having served in the United States Coast Guard.  Being an avid fisherman, Vincent was a lifetime member of several bass fishing clubs including the Crab Orchard Lake Bass Club and the Bass Busters. He was instrumental in forming the Boy Scout bass tournament at Crab Orchard Lake. Survivors include his wife- Marian H. Byrne of Carterville Son- Vincent R. Byrne III (Nancy) of Lake in the Hills, IL Son- Patrick J.  Byrne (Debbie) of Jamul, CA Son- Timothy M. Byrne (Sandy) of Kasson, MN Daughter- Kathleen Hileman (Roger) of Herrin Son- Michael J. Byrne (Debbie) of Marion Daughter- Maureen Cameron (Jim) of Panama City Beach, FL Son- Daniel C. Byrne (LeeAnn) of Marion Son- James R. Byrne (Gladys) of Jupiter, FL Sister- Alice Soule’ of Tampa, FL 36 Grandchildren 28 Great Grandchildren and two on the way  As per his wishes, Mr. Byrne will be cremated. A time of visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.  The memorial service will be held at a later date.  The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13^th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.