Vernon Nelson was born in Witchita, Kansas. He was the third born to Curtis M. Nelson and Mabel Nelson. He attended and graduated from the area in which he grew up. Later, he went on to join the Military where he served our country proudly in the Navy. Vernon, was a 33rd Degree Mason. He was a certified plumber by trade, and later retired to farming. He met and married Anna Pearl Nelson, his wife of 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, his wife, one son, and one daughter. He leaves to mourn two sisters, one brother, four nephews, four nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed! The family of Vernon Nelson expresses their appreciation of your kindness. "None shall be separated from the love of Christ." Romans 8: 35-39 Arrangements Made Especially for this Family and Professionally Directed by: Pollard Funeral Homes, Inc. "Service With Reverence and Dignity"