James S. Vernon, 87, of Phillipsburg, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Old Orchard Health Care Center.
Born December 3, 1930 in Easton, he was a son of the late Elvin H. and Grace (Sickles) Vernon. His wife, Barbara Ann (Bond) Vernon, died in 2014.
James was a maintenance mechanic for Dixie Cup, Wilson Borough and Forks Township for 44 years and retired in 1995. He was a member of St. Johns UCC, Howertown, the Easton Moose Lodge and the Safety First Fire Co.
Surviving are a son, James S. Vernon, Jr. and his wife, Kukie; 3 daughters, Cathy L. Gallagher and her husband, Ed, Carol L. Faust and her husband, Leland, Jr., and Caren L. Griffith and her husband, Wayne; his companion, Geraldine Roth; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by 9 brothers and sisters.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 6 – 7:30 pm on Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s UCC, Howertown or Moosehaven. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
