Vernon Tepfer

Vernon was born March 22, 1941, in Wichita Falls, TX to Lloyd and Velma (Oliver)Tepfer. He graduated from Harold High School in 1960 where he was a class officer and participated in football, basketball, FFA, and the junior and senior play.

Vernon was known to always have a smile on his face and a strong love for the Lord. He was a humble man who was very generous with his time. He provided well for his family and was a true example of what hard work looked like. He learned the ropes working in the oil field with his father at the West Company for 35 + years until his retirement. He was always humming a song and a fan of wrestling. He knew all the wrestlers by name.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sherry (Maness) Tepfer. He had a loving and dedicated hand in raising so many children who were related to him by blood and by love—his daughter Kelley (Tepfer) Mussachio, husband Matt, and son Tyler of Ardmore, OK; daughter Sandra Lane, and her daughters, Macie, Madelynn and Mallory, of Wichita Falls, TX; daughter Robin (Lane) Hendren, husband, Jason, and children, Jaeden and Reagan of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Donna Tepfer; sons, Curtis and Gary Tepfer, of San Antonio, TX; and brother, Larry Tepfer, and wife, Chris, of Azle, TX.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara (Tepfer) Moore, of Iowa Park, TX. He was loved by so many nieces, nephews, and he was especially loved and enjoyed spending time with his CUZ CLUB.

Vernon was a prankster and never stopped giving his hospice nurses a hard time. His smile was the first thing everyone noticed and what he will be remembered for.

Visitation will be in Iowa Park at the Dutton Funeral Home on Sunday, October 15, 4-6 pm. The funeral service take place at Haws Road Community Church, 2635 Haws Road, lowa Park, TX 76367 on Monday, October 16, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Cemetery, 862 Rogers Road, Iowa Park.

Memorials may be made to the Haws Community Church or The Friendly Door of Iowa Park.