He was born October 13, 1932 in Marquand, MO the son of Arthur and Minnie Pogue Johnson. He married Carol C Colbert in Peoria on December 8, 1956.
Vernon is survived by his wife of sixty-one years; one son Todd (Siri) Johnson of Mackinaw; three grandchildren, Jamie (Jason) Salas of Uxbridge, MA, Jeremy Noirot of Mackinaw, and Sara Johnson of Mackinaw; and three great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
Vernon is a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He was a machinist at Fleming-Potter until his retirement on April 1, 1995.
Vernon is a Life-Time member of Hilton Masonic Lodge # 1143.
Funeral services will be at 12pm Thursday, April 5, 2018 at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 604 Groveland Ave in Creve Coeur, 61610. Visitation will be two hours prior to services, with Masonic Rites at 11:30 am. Pastor Dwight Winnett will officiate.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to his church.
To view Vernon’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
