Vernon F. Stanley

Vernon F. Stanley

Vernon Stanley Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2009.
STANLEY, Vernon F., 66, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009. He was a son of the late Irving L. and Louise N. Stanley. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diana L. James-Stanley; a son, James Spencer Stanley; two brothers, Irving Stanley and Loyed Stanley; and two sisters, Marie Barnett and Bernice Stanley. Vernon had a long career in the nursery business. He began working summers with his father at age 12 at Lairds Nursery and continued his career in 1994 with Shipp & Wilson, Inc. Landscaping, totaling 54 years of service in the nursery and greenhouse industry. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy.., Ashland, Va., and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009, with interment in Signal Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society.


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September 9, 2009

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monica tugwell

September 9, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Vern at Northpark Texaco for years...He was always so cheerful,and could brighten anyones day. I used to joke to him about his goofy grin...such a sweet guy. May the Lord bless you and Keep you. and may your memories help you through this time of loss

Sandy Gillespie

September 8, 2009

Diana and Spencer,
May God bless you and watch over you in this time of sorrow. Vern was a friend to everyone and loved by all who knew him.
He was my co-worker for close to 10 years or more, and one of my dearest friends for much longer.
He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
My prayers will be with you and all of Vern's family. May God watch over you at this time and give you peace and comfort.

Traci Gillespie

September 8, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Vern when him and my mom worked at Nothpark. I have always known him to be a good man. You are all in my prayers.

Jody Jenkins

September 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JoAnn (Jody) Jenkins

Angie Bourne-Imes

September 8, 2009

Jimmy, sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

The Foxes

September 8, 2009

Diana and Spencer,
We are so sorry for your loss. Vernon was a GOOD man. We will miss him.

Kris & John Wells

September 6, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Vernon. May you find peace and healing in the months to come.

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