Tom Vernon Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 9, 2020, at the age of 80, Tom Vernon of Vivian, South Dakota, born in Ashland, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Otley Sellers Vernon and Anna Regina Jensen; his uncle John Jensen; his daughter Kelle Vernon of Florida; his wife Ardean Vernon of Vivian; his children, Ona Arnold (Jason) of Pierre and Michael Vernon; his brother Jim Vernon (Elsie); his grandchildren, Justin Vernon, Hailey Vernon, Robert, Raeah Arnold, Blu and Rocky; and his nephew Cole Kayton (Melissa) of Burwell, NE. He was also cherished by son than a nephew; and several more nieces and nephews.
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Tom also had many close friends that were just like family.In lieu of flowers the family is asking that if you feel the need to give, donations can be sent in memory of Tom to the Vivian Lutheran Church for their "coffee crew" that meets daily that Tom was a part of, or the Home Cooked Hope meal ministry through the Methodist Church in Pierre, SD.
