Vernon

Ankney

Vernon E. Ankney age 73 died Friday, June 26, 2020.

He was born January 17, 1947 son of the late Forest E. and Ethel M. (Grew) Ankney. On July 9, 1966 he married Paula Singer who survives. He retired in 1993 from General Motors Powertrain, Defiance after 27 ½ years.

He is also survived by his children: Becky, Christopher, and Michael (Francine); grandchildren: Sarah, Desiree, O'Dessa, Mariah, Amelia, Miciah, Kaleb, Josiah, and Novalie; and great granddaughter, Huxley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 10 AM Thursday, July 2 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding. He will be laid to rest in Paulding Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Wednesday, July 1 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding a wake service at 7:30 PM. For those wishing to attend, we ask that you maintain social distancing and encourage responsible virus protection measures while offering the family support.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Caring and Sharing Food Bank or Paulding EMS.