James M. 'Jim' Vernon

James M. ‘Jim' Vernon, 88, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born September 8, 1926 to William ‘Bill' and Edith (Lehr) Vernon in Clarksville, Indiana.
Jim was a 1944 graduate of Noblesville High School and served in the US Army post WWII. Before retirement, Jim was owner and operator of Vernon Oil Company, Inc. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, as well as a 50 year member of Noblesville Masonic Lodge # 57.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret A. (Maggie) Vernon of Noblesville, IN; son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Nancy Vernon of Bradenton, FL; daughter, Candy Williams of Noblesville, IN; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Dan Chase of Dallas, TX; son, Tom Vernon of Huntingburg, IN; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Lee Barnes of Overland Park, KS; son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Mandy Vernon of Noblesville, IN; grandchildren, Carrie Tipton, Celli Williams Spencer, Sarah Fannin, Chandler and Ryan Barnes, Mila and Maddie Vernon, Ivy and Zoe Vernon and Chalynne Johnson; and great grandchildren, Brady and Briana Spencer and Isla Fannin.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sister, June Shirley.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with Pastor Steve Fair officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Clarksville Christian Church, 16600 Lehr Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.