Michael "Mike" Vermillion

VERMILLION Mr. Michael "Mike" Vermillion, age 62, of Amelia Island, FL, passed away Thursday morning, April 23, 2009 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Vermillion was born in Norfolk, VA on October 29, 1946 the son of Laurice and the late Dennis Vermillion of Jacksonville, FL. He served in the United States Army, American Division, during the Vietnam Conflict, January 12, 1967 to November 18, 1968. Mr. Vermillion had lived in Fernandina Beach, FL since 1991, and was retired from Kings Bay Submarine Base in St Marys, GA as a shipwright. Mr. Vermillion was an avid fisherman and Harley Davidson rider. He loved everything to do with the water, his family, friends, and his dog, Hans. His family loved him dearly and look forward to a great party when they are all back together again in Heaven. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach. Mr. Vermillion leaves behind his loving wife Brenda Vermillion and their dog Hans of Amelia Island, FL. His mother, Laurice Vermillion of Jacksonville, FL. Five brothers, Pat Vermillion (Jean), John Vermillion (Heidi), Timothy Vermillion, Dan Vermillion (Diane) and Robert Vermillion. Two sisters, Lee Edwards (Tom) and Tricia Converse. He is also survived by his sister in law Jean and her husband, Sen. Hugh Leatherman of S.C. along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 3 PM at The First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach with Rev. Jeff Overton officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach, 1600 S. 8th St., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034. The family would also like to thank the staff of the Hadlow Center, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, for the care they extended to Mike and his family and friends. Please share his life story at www.oxleyheard.com OXLEY-HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com