Vernon Lonnie Rooney Jr. Obituary

Name: Graveside service
Start: 2022-06-12T18:00:00
End: 2022-06-12T18:00:00
Location: Roselawn Cemetery

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Vernon Lonnie Rooney Jr. (Benson, North Carolina), who passed away on June 7, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Lonnie Rooney Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Vernon Rooney and Jessie Rooney; his wife Gay Nell; his children, Kenneth Hardinge-Rooney (Carol) and Leanna Rooney; his stepson Dr. Joseph; his adoptive sons, Paul and David Rooney; his grandchildren, Blue, Alanna, Cameron, Noam, Shai, Dr. Michael, Elizabeth, Katie, Camden and Rowan; his brothers, Dr. Frank Rooney (Rosemary) and John Rooney (Nel); and also, Dr. Suzanne and Patrick (Carol).

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International P.O. Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251 or to the College Park Baptist Church Building Fund 910 Twyla Road, Cary, NC 27519.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rose & Graham Funeral Home

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June 9, 2022

michael ennis wrote a sympathy message

“the awesome power of love that creates such wonderful memories that live with us for the rest of our life .God shares His children with us for us to draw even closer to His perfect love to share with others , and for sure Vernon was one that surely accomplished that in his life . thanks so much for the impact you had on so many. His love and life constantly remind us to serve God with all our hearts . you'll be missed but not forgotten . our prayers with all the family and friends . Michael Enni”

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605 N Wall St, Benson, NC 27504

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