Official Obituary of
Vernon Ardell Gaston
June 12, 1950 ~ December 18, 2014 (age 64) 64 Years Old
Vernon Gaston Obituary
Mr. Vernon Ardell Gaston, age 64, of Rome passed away Thursday December 18, 2014 in a Rome Medical Center.
Vernon Gaston was born June 12, 1950 in Aragon, Ga. He attended Rockmart High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1967. After Camp Lejeune he was stationed at Okinawa. In Okinawa he became a member of the Honor Guard where his drill team was chosen to perform a parade ceremony for the leaders of Okinawa. He spent the duration of his tour of duty stationed in Vietnam.
As a young parent, he enjoyed coaching his daughter's sports teams and attending basketball games. He later followed his children to music festivals and soccer matches. He and his wife Joyce loved travelling. They especially enjoyed visiting the Caribbean, San Francisco, and Charleston.
He and his wife attended West Rome Baptist Church.
Mr. Gaston was employed by Georgia Power and later retired from Tom Bennett Construction Company. He took pride in showing off his construction projects to his grandchildren.
He had a generous heart and supported various charities such as The American Cancer Society and Toys for Tots. He especially cared about providing food for the homeless and supported the Empty Bowl campaigns.
Over the past few years while in declining health his interests became rescuing animals and providing them a safe and loving home. He spent much time on his porch with his pets and visiting with his neighbors.
He was a member of the Marine Corp league. He was extremely proud of his service, the brotherhood and the honorable work they do.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce McFry Gaston, children, Holly Gaston, Rome; Haley Middleton, Dalton; Michael Gaston, Rome; Kellie Nicholson, Rome; Paige (Dale) Huggins, Rome; Zane (Drew) Nicholson, Rome; parents, Ollie and Shirley Ann Holland Gaston, Aragon; brother, Ollie E. (Cathy) Gaston, Rome; sister, Linda (Joe) Harris, Taylorsville; grandchildren; Brady Middleton, Grant Middleton, Molly Middleton, Zane Nicholson, Lyla Nicholson, Jake Huggins, Devon Silvers, Dustin Silvers, Drew Silvers, Jeremy Huggins, Destiny Huggins, Anthony Ramos, great grandchildren, Gage Harris, M J Ragland, Dadrian Chambers, several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gaston was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Abigale Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday December 21, 2014 at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Glen Clonts, and Rev. Horace Humphrey, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens, with Shanklin-Attaway Post Five Honor Guard of the American Legion will conduct full military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service on Sunday, at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE. #M20, Atlanta, Ga. 30326.
Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to sign the online guest book.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Cemetery Details Oaknoll Memorial Garden Rome, GA Loading map Previous Events Visitation DEC 21. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map Service DEC 21. 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map
Vernon Gaston was born June 12, 1950 in Aragon, Ga. He attended Rockmart High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1967. After Camp Lejeune he was stationed at Okinawa. In Okinawa he became a member of the Honor Guard where his drill team was chosen to perform a parade ceremony for the leaders of Okinawa. He spent the duration of his tour of duty stationed in Vietnam.
As a young parent, he enjoyed coaching his daughter's sports teams and attending basketball games. He later followed his children to music festivals and soccer matches. He and his wife Joyce loved travelling. They especially enjoyed visiting the Caribbean, San Francisco, and Charleston.
He and his wife attended West Rome Baptist Church.
Mr. Gaston was employed by Georgia Power and later retired from Tom Bennett Construction Company. He took pride in showing off his construction projects to his grandchildren.
He had a generous heart and supported various charities such as The American Cancer Society and Toys for Tots. He especially cared about providing food for the homeless and supported the Empty Bowl campaigns.
Over the past few years while in declining health his interests became rescuing animals and providing them a safe and loving home. He spent much time on his porch with his pets and visiting with his neighbors.
He was a member of the Marine Corp league. He was extremely proud of his service, the brotherhood and the honorable work they do.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce McFry Gaston, children, Holly Gaston, Rome; Haley Middleton, Dalton; Michael Gaston, Rome; Kellie Nicholson, Rome; Paige (Dale) Huggins, Rome; Zane (Drew) Nicholson, Rome; parents, Ollie and Shirley Ann Holland Gaston, Aragon; brother, Ollie E. (Cathy) Gaston, Rome; sister, Linda (Joe) Harris, Taylorsville; grandchildren; Brady Middleton, Grant Middleton, Molly Middleton, Zane Nicholson, Lyla Nicholson, Jake Huggins, Devon Silvers, Dustin Silvers, Drew Silvers, Jeremy Huggins, Destiny Huggins, Anthony Ramos, great grandchildren, Gage Harris, M J Ragland, Dadrian Chambers, several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gaston was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Abigale Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday December 21, 2014 at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Glen Clonts, and Rev. Horace Humphrey, officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens, with Shanklin-Attaway Post Five Honor Guard of the American Legion will conduct full military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service on Sunday, at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE. #M20, Atlanta, Ga. 30326.
Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to sign the online guest book.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Cemetery Details Oaknoll Memorial Garden Rome, GA Loading map Previous Events Visitation DEC 21. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map Service DEC 21. 3:00 PM (ET) Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga Loading map
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