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Vernon Misenheimer Obituary

BURLINGTON - Mr. Vernon Lee Misenheimer, 73, of Burlington, died with family by his side at the Hospice Home of Alamance County on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 11:45 p.m. following a two-year battle with bone cancer.
A native of Davidson County, he was the husband of the late Patty Misenheimer. Vernon was the son of William Lee Misenheimer and Mary Lou Carter Misenheimer, both deceased. He was a graduate of Denton High School and attended East Carolina University. He was retired from 44 years in textile chemical sales - most recently Apollo Chemical Corp. Vernon was a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and was President of the Lutheran Men & Mission for over 25 years.
Survivors include son, Lee Misenheimer and wife Stephanie of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters, Lori Miller and husband Andy of Clayton and Sarah Swaim and husband Jeromy of Burlington; one grandson, Otto Misenheimer of Brooklyn; two granddaughters, Harper and Phoebe Miller of Clayton; one sister, Phoebe Hedrick and husband Ralph of Lexington.
A memorial service will be conducted at Macedonia Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 2 p.m. by Pastor Suzanne Shoffner with the family receiving friends at the church following the service. At other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 www.hospiceac.org
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2014.
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Our prayers are with the family. May God's grace give each family member peace & comfort in the days ahead. Vernon was a smiling and happy person. Conversations with him always included lots of laughter.

Darrell & Sammie Garner

April 5, 2014

what a gentleman great sense of humor always loved his company for he lit up and lifted life,s experience always to be remembered

kent atwateer

April 4, 2014

Sara, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you miss him. We had been praying for him and will continue to pray for you and your family.

Sam & Shera Barger

April 4, 2014

RIP MY FRIEND......He had a smile that could light up a room.....we are all better people for knowing him!

Debbie Ferguson

April 4, 2014

Vernon was a friend to all and a joy to work with. He will be greatly missed until we meet again.

Richard Barnhardt

April 3, 2014

Vernon was without a doubt one of the most joyful people I have ever known. We worked together for 11 years at Apollo Chemical and every day he was in the office was a day of laughter. I will miss his sweet blushing face. My prayers and sympathy to his beloved children.

Debra Perry

April 3, 2014

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send this with our love Jane and Jack Whichard

April 3, 2014

He was a good guy - My prayers are with you His & Patty,s Children ! May God Bless and Comfort you ! Love, Sylvia Shaw

April 3, 2014

Lee, Sarah, and Lori,
Your dad is one of the finest people I have ever known. He was kind, funny,and always willing to help in any way. Vern was pres. of the men's group and I am pres. of the ladies group at Macedonia so we spent lots of time cooking together, sharing recipes, and laughing at our mistakes. I will really miss my dear friend Vern.

April 3, 2014

RIP MY FRIEND......He had a smile that could light up a room.....we are all better people for knowing him!

April 3, 2014

So sorry Lori, please know you and your
family will be in our prayers

Jerry and Jerri Powers

April 3, 2014

Lee, Lori, and Sarah-

Lauren and I are sending all of our love, thoughts, and prayers in your direction. We both loved Vern and thought the world of him!!! Please know that we all will miss him greatly as the world has lost a great man!

Love -
Amy Bozeman Lamond and Lauren Bozeman Brandenburg

April 2, 2014

Sarah, I know your heart is heavy now, I wish I could just sit with you and hold your hand, know words I can say are going to ease your pain. Just know my heart is with you, and I feel your pain, Last year we met for the first time and comforted each other due to the same loss in our lives. Just know I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers, xoxoxo

Sharon Buckner

April 2, 2014

RIP my wonderful, loving, funny cousin. We've shared many good and loving memories in our youth and thru the years.God blessed you with a wonderful family and friends. Until we all meet again - words just won't come.

Joan Everhart

April 2, 2014

Oh Sarah, Lori & Lee I am so very sorry for your loss. We can rejoice to know that he is with your mom. I know the loss is difficult though. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, Jean "Clark" Keck

April 2, 2014

Vernon knew many people and he touched their lives in so many positive ways. For the last 16 years,I knew him as my next door neighbor. We spent many evenings outside, talking about our landscaping, our families, the weather, sports, and our beloved Tar Heels. He was everything that anybody would ever want in a neighbor. My heart is truly aching right now because I have lost a friend. I will miss his hearty laugh, his big smile, and his gigantic heart. Cheryl and I send our deepest condolences to the family and know that he is smiling down on us all.

Rick & Cheryl Steele

April 2, 2014

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