Vernon Eugene Huggins' Obituary
Vernon Eugene Huggins, age 70, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 6:02 a.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL. Vernon was born on November 27, 1939 in Willisville, IL, a son to Vallie Everett and Dorothy (Woodside) Huggins. December 9, 1961, he married Annetta Teel in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. Vernon was a veteran of the United States Army, he worked for Perry County Road Maintenance for 12 years and was a truck driver for 22 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, but his greatest love was caring for his family and being a proud grandpa. Survivors include his wife; four children, Gary R. (Beth) Huggins of Pinckneyville, IL, Vernon Huggins of Pinckneyville, IL, Karen (Jason) Young of Percy, IL, and Jean Ann Huggins of Pinckneyville, IL; one brother, Elroy (Ruth) Huggins of Pinckneyville, IL; two sisters, Doris (Chuck) Eslinger of Pinckneyville, IL and Fay (Henry) Clark of DuQuoin, IL; two grandchildren, Garret Huggins and Colton Young; and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Eugene Huggins; one brother, Everett Huggins; and one sister, Alvera Huggins. Vernon's wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Huggins Family. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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