He is preceded in passing by his parents; Bertha and George Vernon, daughters; Kelley Vernon and Amy Alvey, and brothers; John Vernon of San Antonio, TX and Normon Vernon of Louisville, KY.
Mr. Vernon was a hopeless romantic. He met and married his high school sweetheart who loved to dance and spend time with each other. Robert was an avid University of Kentucky fan and volunteered at Shively Area Ministries. After 44 years of working at C. Lee Cook Airtomic, Robert retired and enjoyed the time he had with his family and friends.
Here to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Beverly Vernon, grand daughters; Alexis Ingemi (Peter) and Ashlyn Alvey, great grand daughter, Mia Ingemi, two brother-in-laws; Michael Hart(Lucy) and Kenneth Hart (Susan), sister-in-law, Donna Vernon, and fur baby, MJ.
Visitation will occur on Friday, July 1 from 1:00 PM-8:00 PM and Saturday, July 2 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM.
A Celebration of Life will begin on Saturday at 11:00 AM following visitation.
All services will be at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home, 4400 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40218.
Mr. Vernon will be laid to rest privately in Resthaven Memorial Park.
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