CALVIN VERNON

Calvin Rushell Vernon Sr. entered this world on October 7, 1952 to the late William Grutch Vernon and Doretha Magee Vernon in Franklinton, LA. He departed this life on September 27, 2020 at Texas Health Huguley Hospital.

Calvin was a graduate of Franklinton High School in Franklinton, LA. After graduating high school he married his soul mate Gwendolyn Washington also of Franklinton, LA. Two children were born, Taujuana Nichelle Vernon and Calvin R. Vernon Jr. Calvin worked at Dairyman Inc prior to entering the military in 1971. After 8 years of service he decided to enter the public sector working at the United States Postal Service until retirement in 2012.

Before retirement he loved gardening and marathon running. He was an avid chess player, enjoyed traveling especially cruising with friends, and absolutely loved attending his grandson’s baseball games even traveling out of state to support him. Lately his favorite pass time included walking with neighborhood friends, eating, and then reclining in his favorite chair to watch western repeats.

He was effectually known as Uncle Calvin and “Uncle Bub.”

He was preceded in death by his parents William G. Vernon and Doretha Magee Vernon, daughter Taujuana N. Vernon, brother William Vernon Jr, sister Cuba N. Watson and Cheryl Vernon Warren.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Gwendolyn J. Vernon, son Calvin R. Vernon Jr (April, whom he called his daughter and lovingly nicknamed “Baby G”), sister Toni Vernon Glasper of Mansfield, TX. Brother Rondy Vernon Sr. of Franklinton, LA. one grandchild Channing R. Vernon and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.