Vernon Gale Schmidt, age 69, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Vernon was born December 16, 1952 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, to James Douglas Schmidt and Rosetta Lucy Reeves Schmidt. He is preceded in death by his father, James Douglas Schmidt; his loving wife of 27 years, Sharon A. Manus Schmidt and his sister, Sandra K. Schmidt.
He is survived by his mother, Rosetta Lucy Reeves Schmidt of Smyrna; siblings, Jackie Turner of Murfreesboro and Jimmy (Angela) Schmidt of Smyrna; step-son, Barry E. (Cleo) Rogers; sister-in-laws, Karen Reeves, Sandra (Gerald) Robinson, and Pam Brewer all of Murfreesboro; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In 1972, Vernon moved from Caseyville, Illinois to Smyrna, Tennessee. He retired after 35 years from Parthenon Metal in La Vergne, Tennessee, where he worked as a forklift operator.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from four until six in the evening on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Roselawn Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at ten o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Roselawn Funeral Home with entombment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfh.com for the Schmidt family.
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