Vernon Veach

Vernon Veach, 71, of Palestine, IL passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 30, 1942 in Martinsville, IL, the son of Russell Veach and Emma Washburn Veach. He worked road construction for Howell Asphalt in Mattoon for several years. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering on lawnmowers and other small engines, as well fishing in his younger years. He treasured the time he spent visiting with his family and friends.He married his wife, Reva on December 22, 1990, and she survives. He is also survived by his two daughters, Melba Pugh & husband Kerry, Robinson, IL,Verna Stitt & husband Mike, Highlands Ranch, CO; his stepchildren, Charles Ralston & wife Kathy, North Carolina, Cathy Bond & Jace Taylor, Palestine, IL, and Amy Schell & husband Ryan, North Port, FL; his grandchildren, Stephanie Pugh, Christina Pugh, Jessica Pugh, Melissa Stitt, Alex Stitt, Derek Stitt, William Ralston, Carolyn Ralston, Adriana Taylor, Autumn Taylor, and Aiden Taylor; his great grandson, Joseph Pugh; his sister, Betty Dean & husband Bud, Martinsville, IL; as well as several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Fenton, Leonard and Earl Veach; and his grandson, Jared Stitt.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8th at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.