Vernon Sorrell Obituary
We bid farewell to Vernon Sorrell (La Grange, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 26, 2026 at the age of 85. Vernon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifton Sorrell and Liney Franks Sorrell; his former wife Shirley Singleton Sorrell; his brother Robert Sorrell; and his sisters-in-law, Hazel Sorrell and Dorothy Sorrell.
He is survived by: his wife Vickie Wade Sorrell; his children, Vicki Sorrell Lemmond (Eric) of Cedar Point, NC and Greg Sorrell (Donna) of Greenville; his grandchildren, Monica Swinn (Mike) of Greenville, Autumn Sorrell of Greenville and Hunter Sorrell of Greenville; his great grandchildren, Colton Swinn and Everett Swinn; his brother James Sorrell of Wilson; and his sister-in-law Ann Kennedy (Ronald) of Pink Hill. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Core Sound Decoy Guild, PO Box 89, Harkers Island, NC 28531; La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church, 802 South Caswell Street, La Grange, NC 28551; or Kinston First Free Will Baptist Church, 3297 Falling Creek Road, Kinston, NC 28504.
