Vernon R. Haskins Sr., 71, of Onarga passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Vernon was born June 2, 1942 in Watseka, the son of Ira and Myrtle Hubler Haskins. He married Linda Davis on December 1, 1961 in Carvington, MS and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Jerry (Paula) Haskins of Oakwood and Vernon Haskins Jr. of Pontiac; one daughter, Tina Haskins of Odell, IL; one brother, Lloyd Haskins of Defuniak Springs, FL; one sister-in-law, Patricia Haskins of Sibley; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Haskins served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be in Lyman Twp. Cemetery in Roberts.
Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.
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