Vernon York, 84, Adair County, KY (1937-2021)
Vernon Buford York, age 84, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, February 20 2021 at T.J. Sampson Hospital.
He was an avid gardener, amateur radio operator WA4N0H and spent many years volunteering for the rescue squad and Red Cross. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. On February 8, he and his wife Helen Claycomb York who survives him celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary.
He is also survived by:
Two Daughters: Rhonda Holt (Dane) of Clovis NM; and Laverne Blair (Steve) of Columbia KY
One Son, Douglas York (Jacquelyn) of Columbia KY
A Sister, Mazelle Binnette, of Ocala, FL
He is survived by four grandchildren – Jonathan Burton, Kristina Holt, Amanda Holt and Dillon York.
He was born on Thursday, February 04, 1937, in Windsor, Kentucky, the son of Durella Turner York and Ernest York who preceded him in death. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by, a brother Verlman York, and a sister Arietta York.
Graveside services will be private at Wilkerson Cemetery Tuesday, February 23 2021. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.