Deacon Willie Lee Vernon, age 89 of Plumerville, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 1, 2015. He was a World War II Veteran. He is survived by one son, Lee Andrew Vernon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, eight daughters, Stella Olowookere of Denver, Colorado, Beverly Arthur) Wallaceof Aurora, Colorado, Margaret Wilson of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Ann (Willie) Chapman of Denver, Colorado, Susan (Peter) Jackson of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Sylvia Rainey, Claressa ""Lisa"" Vernon and Zelda (Jimmy) Beard all of Plumerville, Arkansas, 17 grandchildren, 23 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service for Deacon Vernon will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville by Rev. David E. Cox Interment will be in Owens Cemetery in Plumerville. Public viewing will be from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday, September 7, 2015 at Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel.