Arthur Ray Vernon Jr.
Arthur Ray Vernon Jr., 33, of Jefferson, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at his home, unexpectedly after a lengthy battle with his addictions. He was born March 27, 1972, in Uniontown Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Arthur R. Vernon Sr., of Ralph, Pa., and Lois Hixson Vernon of Jefferson, Pa.; his stepmother, Marie Vernon; his wife, Tracy Harden Vernon; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Betty Vernon of Ralph, Pa.; a sister, Tara Lynn Vernon of Ralph, Pa.; and several aunt, uncles and cousins.
Preceding him in death were her maternal grandparents, George and Elma Hixson.
He was a former member of First Christian Church of Carmichaels and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Friends will be received in the PAUL M. LESAKO FUNERAL HOME INC., Carmichaels, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., the hour of the service, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dom Sgro officiating.