Vernon Ray Coldiron, age 69, a resident of Brunswick, Missouri, former resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Brunswick Nursing Home, Brunswick, Missouri.
Vernon was born the son of Melvin and Julia (Vaughn) Coldiron on June 29, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. He enlisted into the United States Army and was in Special Forces in South Korea. He was proud to have served his country.
Vernon was a member of the First Baptist Church, Chillicothe, Missouri. He was also a past member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Vernon is survived by one sister, Joyce K. Padgett and husband, Richard of California; two nieces, Crystal Coldiron and Reanna Seal; several great-nieces and nephews, cousins and an aunt. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Russell Coldiron; grandmother, Edith M. Coldiron; uncle, Herman Coldiron; and one nephew, Frank Coldiron.
Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Old Lodge at Grand Oaks Baptist Assembly, Chillicothe, Missouri. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Monroe Cemetery, Ludlow, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Cemetery and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.