Harry D. 'Butch' Vernon

Harry D. "Butch" Vernon, 67, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Monday, July 27 2015 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 6, 1948. Butch was a 1966 graduate of Noblesville High School.
Charismatic and witty, Butch was a natural entertainer. He sang and played the bass while travelling across the country, performing with various bands. After settling in the Bradenton area, he studied to become an optician and worked in the Bradenton and Sarasota area for over 20 years.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy Vernon; daughter Sarah (Chris) Fannin; granddaughter, Isla Fannin; sister Candy Williams; brother Danny (Pam) Vernon; sister Michelle Hobbs; stepmother, Margaret Vernon; sister Connie (Dan) Chase; brother Tom Vernon; sister Ann (Lee) Barnes; brother Bob (Mandy) Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.
Butch is preceded in death by his parents, James Vernon and Lauramae "Sunny" Ferguson.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August, 5, 2015 at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, 912 53rd Avenue West in Bradenton, FL with Rev. Bryan D. O'Carroll officiating; and an additional Celebration of Life memorial service will take place at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Clarksville Christian Church, 16600 Lehr St in Noblesville, IN with Pastor Steve Fair officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238; the American Cancer Society, PO BOX 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or, Clarksville Christian Church at the address above.