Mr. Gandy was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Texas.
As the son of Lee and Mamie Gandy in West Texas, he dreamed of seeing the world. In 1945, with his mother's permission, he joined the Navy. In 1950, he joined the Air Force. His desire to become a pilot was not realized but he remained enamored with airplanes and flight.
While stationed at Biggs Airfield, he met a favorite dance partner, Susana, then married her sister, Alicia. They were married for sixty years.
Mr. Gandy was a social man. He enjoyed the company of family, friends, and strangers. His soft West Texas drawl was a treat to the ear of many people he met while traveling throughout the UK, Europe, Russia, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, China and the U.S.
Mr. Gandy was an electronics engineer with the El Paso Natural Gas Company until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by many loved ones including his wife, Alicia.
Mr. Gandy is survived by his son, Steve, daughter in law, Charlotte, his grandchildren, Ben and Missy, and great grandsons, Jude and Daniel; daughter Anita and son-in-law, Mark, sister-in-law, Susana; brothers-in-law Armando, Roberto, and Alfonso; many relatives from his Texas side of the family; a host of nieces and nephews; and dear friends Janet and Ed.
The Family wishes to thank Care Senior Services team Myrna, Amy, Jessica, and Heidi, all of whom took great care to keep Mr. Gandy happy in his home.
His sudden death is a profound loss to family and friends.
A visitation for Vernon will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, TX 79915 with a Prayer Service beginning at 1:00pm. An Interment will follow at 2:30 PM. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfuneralhomeeast.com for the Gandy family.
