Carl Vernon

"Vern" Killion

PLANO, TX, formerly of PAULDING, OH: Carl Vernon "Vern" Killion, 86, passed away on November 2, 2023 at Baylor Scott White Hospital, Dallas, TX.

Vern was born September 17, 1937, in Jefferson City, TN, to Etta and Arlie Killion. He married Catherine Bates on June 15, 1955, who preceded him in death on March 9, 2003. Vern retired from Dana Weatherhead in 1997. He also operated a lawn care service and continued to run he and Catherine's cleaning service after she passed.

Vern is survived by his three sons and their wives, Michael (Machelle), Douglas (Tere) both of Plano, TX and David (Lisa) of Raleigh NC. Also surviving are Grandchildren: Rachel (Rob), Chanc, Crystal (Tim), Brandon, Seth (Julie), Andrew (Lacie), Sam (Amanda), Abigail and Sarah Grace; Great-Grandchildren: Hannah, Logan, Scarlett, Cayden, Khyla, Kinsler, Brekyn, Jayden, Holdyn, Aiden, Aubrey and Allie. He is also survived by one sister, Billy and her husband Bill Buchner.

Vern was preceded in death by his wife Catherine in 2003, his Grandson Caleb in 2018, his parents Etta and Arlie Killion as well as seven of his siblings and their spouses, Bobbie (Wayne) Buttry, Vivian (Edward) Northern, Pauline (Jack) Moyers, RamahLou (Herman) Dearing, Hazel (Clyde) Killian, Lois June (James) Mayes,  and James (Blon) Killion.

On Tuesday, November 14, at 11 A.M. there will be a short visitation and an open mic will be available for anyone wishing to speak in remembrance at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township, OH.

Visitation will be 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 13 at Den Herder Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, the family would appreciate donations be sent to Caring & Sharing Food Pantry, P.O. Box 391, Paulding, OH, 45879.