Vernon Lee Gordy, 62,of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Born August 17, 1961 in Centerville, Iowa, Vernon was the son of the late Donald Vance and Wanda Louise (Johnson) Gordy. On March 4, 1989 in Kirksville, Missouri, Vernon was united in marriage to Dana Sue Bunch.

Vernon is survived by his wife Dana of thirty-four years; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Volney Gordy of Lancaster, MO, Veldon Gordy of Kirksville, MO, and Verl and Paula Gordy of Lancaster, MO; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vallerie and Jeff Hudson of Lockridge, IA, and Vickie and Jim Rogers of Kirksville, MO; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew, as well as his special friend, Jackie Baugh who also has Multiple Sclerosis and was by his side since the age of fourteen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Fred and Florence Gordy, Carl and Edith Johnson, and Earnest "Blue" and Mary Violet Bunch; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy D. and Janet Bunch, and his niece Tiffany Lynn Rogers.

Vernon was a graduate from Schuyler County High School with the Class of 1979. He then attended Northeast Missouri State University until moving to Wright City, Missouri where he resided eleven years and was employed as a supervisor for Aldi's Warehouse. He also served with the Fire and Rescue department of Wright City. Vernon moved to Kirksville in 1990 to make his home.

Vernon enjoyed the sport of bowling, hunting, and fishing and had many interest including his 1966 MG Midget, being involved with the NEMO Car Club, and was active with the MS Foundation. He was also a member of Lancaster Baptist Church.

Vernon will be remembered for being a kind hearted person who never met a stranger. He loved to visit with people and loved his family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, with family meeting friends for one hour before the service. The service will be officiated by Pastor Larry Gibson. Interment will follow the service at Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Nolting, Fritz Gerdeman, Tommy Atteberry, Billy Gordy, Lane Gordy, and Kyle Rogers.

Memorial donations in memory of Vernon may be made to his wife Dana Gordy and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.