Vernon Lee Clanton, a longtime resident of Kenedy, Texas, entered eternal rest, Friday, December 21, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 84 years and 14 days.

Vernon was born, December 7, 1928 in Wink, Texas the son of Joseph Franklin Clanton and Maggie Ann Hull Clanton.  On March 20, 1950, Vernon married Marie Smith in Swamp City, Texas. Marie preceded Vernon in death, April 16, 2007.

Vernon is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Beall and husband William of San Antonio, Texas; his grandchildren, Jordon Christopher Krueger, Windi Marie Landrum and husband Kent Bradley both of San Antonio, Texas and Lacey Nicole Phillips and husband Matthew Seth of Los Angeles, Texas. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Bradley Christopher, Emersyn Marie and Charlotte Elizabeth Landrum, all of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Clanton is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service was held, Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, Kenedy, Texas, with T.J. Burris officiating.