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Winton Vernon Obituary
He was a member of Bardstown United Methodist Church where he played guitar and piano in the praise and worship band prior to moving off to college.
He loved all aspects of music. Winton was a fun loving, charismatic, funny, sweet and caring young man that was taken away too soon. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in peace, until we meet again.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Vernon.
Winton is survived by his parents, Tom and Dee Vernon, of Bardstown; his brother, Paden Vernon, of Bardstown; maternal grandparents, Don and Elsie Matteson, of Bardstown; paternal grandmother, Mary Ellen Vernon, of Arvada, Colo.; aunts and uncles, Dr. Charles (Mary Sue), of Anamosa, Iowa, Gina Klawitter, Denver, Nancy (Kelle) Hickam, of Arvada, Colo., Mark (Kim) Matteson, Solon, Iowa; cousins, Claire (Steve) Butcher, and daughter, Madeleine, of Chicago, Greg (Melissa) Vernon, of Provo, Utah, Rebecca Vernon, of Anamosa, Iowa, Charlie Vernon, of Coralville, Iowa, Ashley Matteson, of Bloomington, Ill., Ian (Caitlin) Matteson, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Taylor, John and JuJu Hickam, of Arvada, Colo., and Eileen Klawitter, of Denver.
A Celebration of Life open house is planned at Bardstown United Methodist Church Life Center on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Winton Vernon
Linda Miller
August 20, 2019
We were so sad to hear the news. Thoughts and prayers. I remember the boys when they were little. Linda Miller
mom dad paden vernon
August 17, 2019
We LOVE you and miss you so very much........
Jordon McAreavy
August 12, 2019
Tom,Dee & Paden,
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic accident. My heart is very heavy. God Bless.
Cara Payne
August 11, 2019
Mine and Colton's prayers are with you. I will always remember that smiling little boy.
Kendra Sewell
August 8, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Winton was such a gentleman and always a positive influence wherever he found himself. His smile was contagious and it was such a pleasure having him in class. He was truly an inspiration!
DEB BOJRAB
August 7, 2019
Tom, Dee, & Paden
I was so sorry to hear the news regarding the loss of Winton. May the love and support of family and friends give you some comfort. Prayers for you and the rest of your family.
Trisha & Rick Watts
August 7, 2019
Dee & Tom,
Rick & myself are here for you and will be there anytime you need us.. We love ya and you and your family is in our prayers .
Janeen Crowley
August 7, 2019
My heart aches over the loss of your beloved son and brother, Winton. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and will be in the days ahead.
Kelly and Julie Arney
August 7, 2019
Tom, Dee and Family,
Kelly and I are so saddened to hear about your loss of your precious son. We pray for comfort and know we are thinking about you.
Lelya Cawthon
August 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Winton's family & friends. May God comfort you.
Donna Grant
August 7, 2019
Tom, Dee & Paden I was greatly saddened to hear the news about Winton. I will keep your family in my prayers. May you find comfort in God's loving grace.
Greg Hebert
August 6, 2019
Tom, Dee & Paden my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child or sibling. Just know that Winton was a wonderful young man and all our lives are better for the 21 years he spent with us.
Joni (Balcom) Moeller
August 6, 2019
Tom and Dee, So sorry for the loss of Winton. There are no words...Sending you and your family prayers of comfort and strength.
August 6, 2019
Tom and Dee, I always loved your stories about Winton. Hold those great memories close. Jo and I send our love to you, Paden and the rest of your family
Zack Miller
Patty Chester
August 6, 2019
Tom Dee and family, I'm so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tana Leaverton
August 6, 2019
Tom & Dee,
My heart and soul is so very troubled for both of you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Please know I will have you in my prayers for many days to come.
Annette Martin
August 6, 2019
So sorry for you and your family. Life can change so quickly.
Jesse Russell
August 6, 2019
Mr. Mrs. Vernon: I am sorry for the loss of your son Winton. I met him only once at a church event and he was a cool person. It is sad to find out that he has passed. 21 is too young. Thoughts and Prayers to all of you!
Dawn Gerlich
August 6, 2019
So sorry Tom, Dee and Paden. It was heartbreaking to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family in this difficult time. Dawn and Bill Gerlich
Ron French
August 6, 2019
Tom & Dee, Karen and I are devastated by hearing this news. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Roscoe and Elizabeth Linton
August 6, 2019
Tom and Dee you and your family has our prayers and heartfelt sympathy. May God bless you all. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Lisa Hardin
August 6, 2019
Sending love and many prayers!!!
Ron Parker
August 6, 2019
Tom and Dee: We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Joanna Melancon
August 6, 2019
I cannot fathom your grief. Please accept my deepest condolences. Winton was such a wonderful young man and had such an easy positivity about him. He never walked past my office door without pausing to say hello and chat for a moment. He always made my day better when I saw him. He was so clever; he asked such great questions and had a quick wit that made me laugh often. However, it is his sweet smile and constant kindness that I will remember most.
Allan Jenkins
August 6, 2019
Our hearts are broken.....But i will remember happier times.
August 6, 2019
Paden, Tom and Dee, you are in my prayers as well as St. James United Methodist Church in Bowling Green. In Christ Love, Johnny Douglas, organist and choir director.
Anita Knott
August 6, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Words can not express the sadness I and so many others feel for you at this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Jan Walton
August 6, 2019
Tom, Dee, and Paden; I am so sorry to hear about Winton's sudden passing. Thank you so much for introducing me to him at the Airport.
Brian Stephenson
August 6, 2019
Tom, Dee, and Peydon,
My heart is broken for you as I can not imagine. Let your faith in the Lord guide you forward and the love you have for each other hold your family tight.
Jean Shanabrook-Walker
August 5, 2019
I cannot fathom the grief you are experiencing in this sudden loss of your child. May you feel God's arms around you through this most difficult time. You are all in my prayers. God bless you.
Patti Etheredge
August 5, 2019
Dee and Tom,
So sorry to hear about your son. I am praying for your family today and the days ahead. As you travel this journey know that those of us who know what you are feeling are always here to share and listen. I didn't know your son, but reading the guest book entries are a testimony to his love for our Lord and Savior!
Darby Dugan
August 5, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so very sorry.
Sabrina & Earnest Brock
August 5, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May the Lord Bless you and keep you, may HE make HIS face shine upon you and give you HIS Peace!!!
Morgan Fritz
August 5, 2019
I met Winton at UofL and he was truly such a special person. Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. I am so glad I got to know Winton. Sending love and prayers to your family during this time.
Kathy Walker
August 5, 2019
Tom, Dee, and Paden,
I am so sorry to hear about Winton! In my 27 years of teaching, he was truly one of the most special students I had the pleasure to teach. I remember him as that tiny little first grader. He was wonderfully intelligent, witty, and honest. It is so good to hear that he was a Christian- you will see your beautiful son/brother one day. He is truly at peace. I pray that God will comfort you in this difficult time.
Jessica Nelson
August 5, 2019
Sending prayers to his family and friends!!
Jackie, Don, Katie and Tori Davis
August 5, 2019
We remember Winton from BCA. Always seemed to be happy and smiling! "So sorry for your loss" doesn't express enough, but I don't know what else to say. He is with his Lord.
Jan Burkot
August 5, 2019
Dee, Tom and Paden, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Please know I am thinking of you and sending loving thoughts to you. Love to you all!
Gary & Sandy Coulter
August 5, 2019
Dee,Tom We are so sorry to hear this. I didn't have the opportunity to meet your son but things I've heard he was an awesome Son and a devote Christian. He is now where we all strive to be one day, in Heaven with our Father. Love and prayers to the family.
Suzanne Marks
August 5, 2019
Sending love and prayers
Susan Hey
August 5, 2019
Dee, Tom, and Paden:
I am so sorry to hear of Winton's passing. He was a great kid. In every activit I watched him participate in, he gave his all. He was loved by all he met.
Anne Martin-Crable
August 5, 2019
My heart is so heavy finding out this news. I met him in college through our business fraternity and we were close for a long time. A friend taken too soon - we all will miss you Winton. Still cannot believe you are gone.
Debbie Bryan
August 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Beth Green
August 5, 2019
We met Winton last summer at Lake Nolin when he came with a large group of U of L students. My husband and I and our daughter Maddie extend our deepest sympathies to you all. We will be praying for you.
Robin Foster
August 5, 2019
My condolences to Dee, Tom, Paden, and extended family. Charismatic is the word that best fit Winton and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him!
Bess and Jason Beyer
August 5, 2019
Tom, Dee, and Paden, we were so saddened to hear this news. Our hearts are broken for your family. Please accept our sincerest condolences. There are no words, but we will be praying for you.
Trisha Watts
August 5, 2019
May you Rest in Peace... May the Lord be with his family & loved ones..
Steve & Kelly Gorkow
August 5, 2019
Tom, Dee and Paden,
We are so sadden by your loss. There are no words. Please know that Steve and I are holding you close in our prayers.
Jackey family
August 5, 2019
My heart is so heavy for everyone who was touched by Winton. He always had a giant smile and made you feel like you were important to him. His light was so bright just like his spirit. Truly a loss for us and a glorious gain for heaven. Long lasting thoughts and prayers for the Vernon family with big hugs.
Tom and Ardie Wilkerson
August 5, 2019
I feel I am moderately in control of the English language until I search for words to console the parents who have lost a child. Tommy and I just want to tell you that we love Winton. Tyler is showing his brave face, but he is devastated. I do know this, Tom and Dee, that you will be drawing on the strength of God and all who will be with you in body and spirit.
Rick Bale (Ryan's Dad)
August 5, 2019
So sorry for Paden and family.
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