Joseph “Dale” Vernon, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
He was born August 26, 1949 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Dale married Regina Hoffman September 17, 1971. She survives of the home.
He was a member of the 139th Air National Guard for 27 years, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Moila, American Legion and was an Eagle Scout. Dale was owner/operator of Vernon Brother’s Construction since 1983.
He enjoyed sprint cars, boating, spending time at the lake, and never missed his grandson Bradley’s baseball games.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Leta (Yates) Vernon.
Additional survivors include daughter, Michelle Vernon (Brian); grandchildren, Bradley Grippando (McKenzie, Nicole Grippando; brother, Greg Vernon (Mary Pat); numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Luke's Hospice House or a charity of the donors choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
