Vernon Hadaway

Vernon Hadaway, 86, of Zion, IL died on Friday, May 9, 2014 at home. He was born December 18, 1927 in Smithville, MS and came to Zion in the mid 50's while serving in the Army. He retired from the Army in 1969 after 21 years of highly decorated service in various places including the Korean Conflict. Vernon was a long time member of Zion Church of God. He retired from International Harvester and the Waukegan Post Office and he worked for Selective Service at Great Lakes. He was a member of Zion-Benton American Legion and Winthrop Harbor V.F.W. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Edna; one son Nelson Lee (Stephanie) Hadaway of Cartersville, GA; nephew Rev. Davis (Kathy) Carothers Jr.; and nieces Kay (Rev. Roger) Pitt, Nancy (Danny) Murphy, Sherry Hadaway, and Diane (Jerry) Wiese. He was preceded in death by one brother Melvin Douglas (Late Irene) (Late Teri) Hadaway; one sister Doris Jo (Late D.R.) Carothers; and his parents Grady and Geraldine Hadaway. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 15, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Pearce Chapel Cemetery, Smithville, MS and will be handled by Senter Funeral Home, Fulton, MS. Memorial donations to Zion Church of God Elevator Fund, 2700 Eshcol Ave, Zion, IL 60099 has been suggested.