MITCHELL – Vernon Wayne Asbury, Sr., 80, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, July 7, 2013, at his residence.
Born April 1, 1933, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of Luther and Bertha (Neves) Asbury. He married Carolyn Graves June 26, 1957.
He had been employed at Roberts Brass and was a contractor-handyman for 50 years.
He was an avid fisherman, mushroom hunter, and canasta card player with his grandchildren.
Vernon was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving: wife, Carolyn Asbury, Mitchell
children, Vernon Wayne Asbury, Jr.,Mitchell
Robbie (Laura) Asbury, Mitchell
Jamie Asbury, Mitchell
Kristy Asbury-Hardman, Mitchell
Joey Asbury, Mitchell
5 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
His parents, and eight brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Mitchell Cemetery with Rev. Carl Brown officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.
At Vernon’s request, there will be no visitation.
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