Ivan was a World War II veteran and a member of Falling Water Baptist Church.
Ivan is preceded in death by his Wife of 70 years Sarah Elizabeth Vernon; parents Odell and Desi Vernon; sons Barron and Stephen Vernon
Ivan is survived by his daughter Babs ( Brad) Rymer of Chattanooga, Tennessee; son Tommy ( Leatha) Vernon of Kennesaw, Georgia; and his grandson, who he raised as a son, Chris (Susan) Vernon of Cleveland; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 2-4 pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel
Funeral service for Ivan will be conducted at 4 pm on Sunday in the funeral home chapel with his brother Dr. Joe Vernon officiating.
Interment will be on Monday, July 14 at 10:30 am at Chattanooga National Cemetery
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ivan’s name to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37416
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory andFlorist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com