Virgil Leon Victory affectionately known as VL was born April 16, 1962, in Charleston, Missouri to the late Marie Wilkins Victory and James George Victory who both preceded him in death along with his daughter Erika Lashea Smith, grandparents, two brothers Anthony Victory and Micheal Victory and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.

Virgil attended Lincoln School and went on to Charleston Sr High where he graduated and received his diploma.
Virgil started working at an early age and has worked on and off his entire life. He worked 10 years for james Marshall, where he did farmhand work and worked 10 years for Rowling Moxley as a grain elevator operator. He also helps and worked for Bernard Davis from time to time.
In 1984, Virgil met the love of his life and lifelong partner Wanda Williams and they were later united in marriage on January 4, 2011. They were blessed with 40 beautiful years together and he didn't play about her. He would let you know in a heartbeat "THAT'S MY WIFE"!!
In his spare time, Virgil enjoyed watching TV (sports), riding his bike, firing up the grill so he could barbecue, listening to music and hanging with his family & friends. He had a way with words and one his favorite sayings was "WHO!?! WHAT".

On Monday, December 30, 2024, Virgil departed this earthly life at his home in Charleston, to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 62 years, 8 months, and 14 days. He was one of kind and will be truly missed!!

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Wanda Victory who survives of the home; his three daughters, Ralicia (Demetrius) Haynes of Overland Park, KS, Youlanda (Jason) Sharp and Shurita Twiggs of Charleston, Mo; two sons, Dawonta Hines of Columbia, Mo and Charles (Rachel) Williams of Sikeston, Mo; his 8 grandchildrens, Orlando Haynes, Erienna Haynes, Eric Curtis Jr., Rhy'eishia Curtis, Brionna Winfield all of Kansas City, Mo; J'Milliana Williams, Za'Mareya Williams and Zay'Niah Twiggs of Charleston, Mo; Chazmin Williams of Georgia; Drake Williams of Sikeston, Mo; Deontae Hines of Columbia, Mo; his sisters, Geralene Hale, Deloris Victory, and Carol Victory all of Chicago, IL; Rose Sklaney of Villa Park, IL; his brothers Phavernon (Arnita) Wilkins of Charleston, Mo and Glenn Wilkins of Chicago, IL and host of 7 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws

Visitation will be from noon until the funeral hour at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com .