Vernon was a humble and simple man, who loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his life partner, Elizabeth Adams, brother, Charles Melvin Phares; sister, Jeanette Phares Bailey; and multiple nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary K. Phares and sister-in-law, Josie Phares.