Joshua "Josh" Brandon Vernon

Joshua Brandon “Josh” Vernon, 44, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born in Germany on September 21, 1979, to George F. Vernon, Jr., and Darlene Hall Earles. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Charlie D. Hall and George Vernon, Sr.; grandmother, Martha Peters Donovant; maternal great-grandparents, Haze and Susie Hall; his paternal great-grandparents, George Lawerence Stanley and Lena Whitlow Stanley; and great-paternal grandparents, Robert and Easter Vernon.

Josh loved baseball, fishing, going to the beach, spending time with his cat Felix, and his family and friends. He was of the Baptist faith and attended the First Baptist Church of Bassett.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Scott Vernon; grandmother, Lessie S. Hall; stepmother, Kori Vernon; aunts, Judy Ingram and Brenda Peters; uncle, David Peters; and many nieces, nephews, other cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel, with Reverend Doug Ramsey officiating. A burial will follow immediately after the service at Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Martinsville-Henry County SPCA at www.spcamhc.org/donate/make-an-online-donation, the Bassett Rescue Squad, 1950 Riverside Drive, Bassett, VA 24055, or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Vernon family.

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