Visitation:
5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Holland Barry &
Bennett Funeral Home
Service:
10 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 the Lincoln Christian
Church
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Michael Vance Vernon, 80, of
Lincoln, passed away April 11, 2021 at The Christian
Village with his loving wife by his side.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 15,
2021 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April
16, 2021 at the Lincoln Christian Church. Burial will
follow in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln.
Due to Covid-19, proper social distancing and face
coverings will be required.
Mike was born January 24, 1941 in Salem, OR., the
son of Glen and Vivian (Lanktree) Vernon. He married
Lana Sue Scott on November 21, 1962.
He graduated from high school in OR and then
attended the University of Oregon. He was an avid
Oregon Ducks fan. Mike's father was a minister and
the family moved several times. Mike lived in OR,
CA, WA, and IL. He was the assistant manager of the
King's Table Restaurant in OR and then was
transferred to the King's Table Restaurant in
Dallas, TX. |
The family settled in Ashland, IL., where he met the love of his
life. The couple eventually settled in Lincoln, IL., where Mike was the
owner/operator of Advanced Carpet Cleaning and Hardball Chemical Company. He was
a member of Lincoln Christian Church where he sang in the church choir. Mike
enjoyed singing, playing the piano, reading, yard work, he loved to travel and
visited all of the western states. He adored his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Lana Vernon; daughter Stephanie D. Werth;
grandchildren: Brittany, Michaelene, and Christian Werth; sister Dee Elliott and
brother Daniel Vernon; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial donations may be made to Lincoln Christian Church and will be accepted
at the funeral home.
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