Vernon Heifner

Vernon Heifner, 90, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, at his home following a brief illness. He served his country for three years in the Army Air Force during World War II. He helped build air strips and served on the front lines in China, Burma and India during the war. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and the Tompkins Masonic Lodge #466 F&AM and was a York Rite Mason. He was a prayer warrior, enjoyed being around people, loved kids and was always putting children first. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Marguerite; sister-in-law, Martha Jo (Thomas) Penney; nieces and nephews, Wayne Lamb, Brenda Delle, Sharon Dean, Kelley Hubbard, Tina Paul, Thomas Earl Penney and Leigh Ann Sellers and several grandnieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Ragon officiating. Masonic Rites will also be observed. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. Arrangements by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of Historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.