Born September 9, 1950 in Peoria to Merle and Eliga (Hardy) Huff, he married Kathy Wilson on July 4, 1998. She survives.
Also surviving are six children, Jonie, Vernon, Tracey, Kelley, Melissa, Jeremiah and many grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and many brothers and sisters.
Vernon worked in maintenance at Pleasant Valley Grade School retiring in 2012.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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