Gary Vernon

Gary Ray Vernon, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 3, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1949, to the late Homer and Virginia Vernon.

Gary loved and enjoyed riding around in the mountains and visiting the apple orchards. He liked camping, spending time at the lake and spending time with his family. He loved his children and his grandchildren dearly. He like talking business and dabbled in real estate and loved visiting with his family and friends. He was an entrepreneur for many years he sold auto parts and also has his own automotive business, C.V. Axle Warehouse. Gary also attended Bradley Central High School and lived most of his life in Cleveland. TN

In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Julia and Art Headrick; brothers Larry Vernon and Richard Vernon; brother-in-law Bobby Lewis Ogle

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his two daughters: Vanessa Short (Jason) and Shanna Howard; sister Sandra Kay Ogle; brother Kenneth Fred Vernon (Patti); and grandchildren: Addison Short, Conner Short, and Colton Hobbs. In addition to these he leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Gary's family will receive friends from 11am until 1pm on Saturday April 12th at the "Ridge Chapel" of Companion Funeral Home located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A celebration of life service will be held following the visitation at 1pm. He will be laid to rest following the service at Fort Hill Cemetery.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Gary or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Vernon family with these arrangements.