Alfred "Gene" Eugene Vernon, Jr.

Mr. Alfred "Gene" Vernon, Jr. 81 of Snyder,TX died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home in Snyder.

A graveside service for Mr. Vernon will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Snyder Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Phillips officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mr. Vernon was born on June 30, 1938 in San Antonio, TX to Alfred Eugene and Ollie Irene (Niedecken) Vernon, Sr. He married Peggy Trice on April 06, 1959 in Alexandria, VA. Gene was a member of the First United Methodist Church and owned and operated Circle "In" Grocery with his wife Peggy for 27 years. He also hauled burrs for the vonRoeder Gin and mowed highway right of ways for the Texas Highway Department. Gene also drove a truck for Gordon Gray and Grimmett Brothers, as well as planting and raising 10 acres for the local Farmers Market.

He is survived by:
Wife - Peggy Vernon, Snyder, TX
1) Sister:
Kathryn Crump and husband Gene, Crawford, TX
3) Brothers:
Wallace Vernon and wife Emmadell, Killeen, TX
Charles Vernon and wife Linda, Ingelside on the Bay, TX
Kenneth Vernon, Dallas, TX
1) Brother in Law:
Jerry Trice and wife Janice, Linden, TX
2) God-Children:
Ann Armstrong Cody, Snyder, TX
John Armstrong, Snyder, TX
and numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by:
His Parents
1) Brother:
Douglas Vernon
2) Nephews:
Roy and Darrell Ray Vernon
1) God-child:
Kathi Armstrong Rodgers

No visitation is planned.

Memorials can be made to:

Scurry County United Way; P. O. Box 1411, Snyder, TX. 79550

First United Methodist Church; 2700 College Avenue, TX 79549

Online Condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com