Homer Braswell Vernon
December 7, 1949 ~ June 1, 2015
WHITAKERS, NC - Homer Braswell Vernon, age 65, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. Born in Cumberland County, NC to Helen Braswell Vernon of Whitakers and the late Herman E. Vernon.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his cousins, Al Wright and Al's wife Denise of Whitakers, NC, Janet Cannon and her daughter Mandy of Greenville, NC, Virginia Wright of Greenville, NC, Kathy Davenport of Indianapolis, IN; and numerous Vernon Family cousins.
Homer was a lifelong member of Whitakers United Methodist Church, active in church leadership, a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School and Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, NC with a BA degree in History. Curious and multi-talented we will miss his sense of humor, wisdom and kind ways.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Whitakers United Methodist Church, 104 Pippen Street, Whitakers, NC with Dr. Stephen Bradley officiating. A private burial will be at Whitakers Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Mrs Vernon- Mom just told me and my heart breaks for you. I love you and miss you and I am so sorry to know about your loss. Homer was a good man. My prayers are with you— Joy Alford
Helen, so sorry to hear about this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Wilson
Helen, so sorry to hear of your loss! I really loved Homer ! He was such a kind man. Vickie Davidson
Mrs. Vernon Kenan Rand and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carla Batten and Kenan Rand
Mrs. Vernon – So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Carol Brown
Mrs. Vernon and Family, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. May your many shared memories bring you peace. King David reminds us that Almighty God is close to those who grieve; … He saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 3418) Please accept our sincere condolence to all of you.
Cry on my shoulder when you need to & I will cry with you. God & his son Jesus Christ, offers to let us cry on their shoulders. How great our pain is during the loss of our precious loved ones. God word gives us hope in our darkest hour. John 316, no other words are needed. What a great hope.