Vernon Elwood Foraker Sr.

Vernon Elwood Foraker, Sr., 92, of Townsend, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Born on December 25, 1932 in Townsend, DE to the late George Henry Blanchfield and Jennie M. Foraker. Vernon spent his life grounded in strong family ties and a devotion to his Country.
A Proud Veteran, Vernon joined the United States Army at the age of 18, serving honorably in the Korean War. He then dedicated 29 years to the Delaware Army National Guard, retiring in 1991 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. His love for baseball led him to play semi-professionally. When not on the field, he cherished time hunting, fishing, tending to his garden and property, traveling the United States with his wife and dachshunds in their RV, enjoying a classic western, and spending time with his wife, son, and family.
Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Edward, William "Pete", and Roger Foraker, sister, Janet Willy.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Waters); son, Vernon E. Foraker, Jr. (Janet); grandchildren, Jennie Marie and Eric Marcus; niece, Dana (Mike) Waters-Adams; children, Karley, Payton, and Abigail; and numerous brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Vernon will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services will be held for family and friends at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, DE on Friday, June 18th, viewing will be from 10-11 am, the service will begin at 11 am. Burial will follow in Townsend Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Delaware Veterans Trust Fund, Commission of Veterans Affairs, 802 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904.