Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRichard Hogue VERNON 3, Richard H. Vernon,404, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F88N-PBD : 14 February 2020), Richard Hogue Vernon, 1954.,404, North Carolina Birth Index(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHTC-89R : 8 December 2014), Richard Hogue Vernon in entry for Richard Keith Vernon, 11 Nov 1957; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death,261, Shirley Smith Vernon,470, Richard Hogue Vernon
BirthOct 10, 1930, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Richard H. Vernon,470, Richard Hogue Vernon
DeathFeb 2, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Richard H. Vernon
BurialHebron United Methodist Church, 202 Hebron Church Rd, Hightowers, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Richard H. Vernon
FlagsKorean War, US Army
Spouses
1Shiley Larue SMITH 3, Richard H. Vernon,404, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F88N-PBD : 14 February 2020), Richard Hogue Vernon, 1954.,156,404, North Carolina Birth Index(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHTC-89R : 8 December 2014), Richard Hogue Vernon in entry for Richard Keith Vernon, 11 Nov 1957; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death,261, Shirley Smith Vernon
BirthJan 14, 1935, Caswell County, North Carolina404, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F88N-PBD : 14 February 2020), Richard Hogue Vernon, 1954.,261, Shirley Smith Vernon
DeathMay 7, 2024, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina261, Shirley Smith Vernon
BurialHebron United Methodist Church, 2325 Mebane Oaks Road, Alamance County, North Carolina261, Shirley Smith Vernon
FatherJoseph Thomas SMITH (1903-1967)
MotherSallie Susan OAKLEY (1904-1991)
Obituary Online notes for Richard Hogue VERNON
2/4/2021

Richard H. Vernon

MEBANE- Mr. Richard H. Vernon, 90, of Mebane, NC passed away at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:35 a.m.
A native of Caswell County, for 66 years he was the husband of Shirley S. Vernon, who survives and the son of Edward Rose Vernon and Mamie Scott Vernon, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired farmer. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 447 in Prospect Hill. Mr. Vernon was a lifelong member of Hebron United Methodist Church, Hightower Charge where he served on many various committees and held offices in the church.

In addition to his wife of their home, survivors include a daughter, Pam V. Lynch and husband Joey of Mebane; son, R. Keith Vernon and wife Darlene of Mebane; sister, Dorothy V. Smith and husband Dean of Portland, OR; six grandchildren, Keith, Jr., Heather, Matthew, Joel, Jr., Jacob and Jared; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will
be conducted at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hightower Charge,(Caswell County), 202 Hebron Church Road, Mebane, NC on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Ronnie Byrd.
Memorials may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church, Hightower Charge, C/O Darlene Vernon, 5188 NC Hwy. 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302 or to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at
www.richandthompson.com. 3, Richard H. Vernon
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