Vernon Smiley

Vernon Smiley Jr., 95, of Danville passed away on February 21, 2020 at Danville VA Iliana Healthcare System.

He was born on July 13, 1924 in Jamaica, IL the son of Vernon Sr. and Bessie (McMillan) Smiley. He married Nina Lee Green who preceded him in death.

Vernon will be deeply missed by his children; Judy (Mike) Brnicky of Griffith, IN, Phyllis Bachus of Nashville, TN and John (Sheila) Smiley of Danville, IL, grandchildren; Brock Brnicky, Blair (Trish) Brnicky, Dustin (Mandy) Claypool, Zachary (Renee) Claypool, JoAnn (Norman) Berry and Parker Claypool, great grandchildren; Allie, Isaac, Cailynn, Ryley and Emmett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and siblings; Robert Smiley, Roger Smiley, Lillis "Ilene" Thompson and Beverly Zimmerman.

He served in the United States Army. After he returned home from service, he worked at Producers Dairy for 16 years as a lab and field technician. He later worked as a salesman for Delstorm Aluminum and Voorhees Lumber before retiring in 1999. Vernon was a member of the Anchor Masonic Lodge #980 of Danville, where he and Nina received the Matron and Patron award in 1974. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Danville. He enjoyed collecting cars and doing odd jobs.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the VA for all the loving care Vernon received.

A celebration of Vernons life will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville 3940 North Vermilion St. Danville, IL 61834 with Pastor Ann Schwartz officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials can be made in Vernons name to the Palliative Care Center at the Danville VA. Please join Vernons family in sharing photos and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Tuesday February 25, 2020 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Wednesday February 26, 2020 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834