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Vernon Slusser Obituary

Vernon P. Slusser Sr., 91, of Brodnax, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, in the W.S. Hundley Annex, South Hill, Va. Mr. Slusser was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Margaret Slusser; and was a mechanic with Broadway Garage for 35 years. He is survived by his son, Vernon P. Slusser Jr. and his wife, Billie; a daughter, Mae S. Griffin and her husband, Curtis; three grandchildren, D. Keith Griffin, Patricia Diane Hayden and Rose Mary Bindschatal; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Griffin, David Hayden Jr., Michael Hayden, April Denison and Christopher Francis; a brother, Hurldy Mac Slusser; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in the Appomattox Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, Va. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Jan. 13, 2011.

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