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Vernon R. Venable Thompson, 83 of Shelbyville passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Bryan Hartung officiating.
Burial will be in Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery with military rites conducted by the VFW and American Legion Honor Guard.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Vernon's family. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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