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Vernon Edward Wellman Sr.

1940 - 2016

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

Vernon Wellman Obituary

Vernon Edward Wellman died peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016. Service: 3 p.m. Thursday at Broadway Baptist Church. Interment: 9 a.m. Friday in DFW National Cemetery. Memorials: Broadway Baptist Church, 306 W. Broadway, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Vernon Edward Wellman was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Lexington, Okla., to Fern Kelley Wellman and Cecil Wellman. He married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Ann Emerson, in 1959 at Fort Sill, Okla. He proudly served in the United States Army. The family moved to Fort Worth in 1968. Survivors: His wife, Charlotte; two sons; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; and his sister, Ann of Purcell, Okla.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 16, 2016.

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Tommie Garrett

April 10, 2017

Carpenter contractor worked in Houston. I may have worked with this gracious man back the seventh..

Winston & Cindy Fuller

March 17, 2016

We share this time of grief with your family. As part of your church family we encompass you with love and prayers.

Julie Collins

March 16, 2016

Many hearts ache today at the loss of a dear friend. Charlotte, words seem so trivial at this time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jane Sisolak

March 16, 2016

Charlotte and family, Tom and I were saddened to hear of Vernon's passing. You are a special family to your loving and caring friends at Ridglea Presbyterian Church. May God grant you His peace.
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Nancy Marchant

March 16, 2016

Love and prayers to you and your family, Charlotte.

Cyndi Loar Sessom

March 16, 2016

Charlotte, Butch, Bill and families, My deepest condolences for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort.

William Emerson

March 16, 2016

He will be missed very much..I will always think about my uncle

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