CHARLES L. VERNON of Huntington, Ind., 87, father to Pastor Chuck Vernon of Hanfield UMC, died Monday, December 12, 2016. A public visitation will be held Friday, December 16, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 W. Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, December 17, with visitation preceding one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Survivors include: wife of 60 years, Sharon Vernon of Huntington; four daughters, Tamara (Jim) Ehinger of Springville, Marda (Jeff) Johnson of Indianapolis, Michelle (Brian) Kelly of Scranton, Penn., and Renee (Scott) Kirkpatrick of Huntington; son, Chuck D. (Janelle) Vernon of Marion; 19 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Huntington for the Choir or Heifer Project International, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, address above. Condolences may be shared with Pastor Chuck Vernon and family, 101 N. 400 E., Marion, IN 46952.
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