Celebrating the life of
John Vernon Lacey
August 13, 1931 - October 07, 2008
John Vernon Lacey, 77, died Monday October 6, 2008 at Hospice Savannah. He was born August 13, 1931 in Savannah to Susie Mullen Smith and John Edward Lacey. He was raised by William Reppard Smith of Savannah. Mr. Lacey served in the United States Air Force from 1949 until 1953, and was a lifelong patriot. He worked for SEPCO for 42 years, and retired in 1995 as a plant superintendent.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Josephine A. Lacey, of Savannah, and five children; Brenda S. Hooper, Marilyn G. Ellison, William J. Lacey, Lori A. McCreery, and Patricia M. Hendrick, all of Savannah. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; Kara and Michael Hooper, Janson and Jarrin McCreery, Brandon and Lacey Ellison, Brad and Lesley Sellars and Kristen and William Lacey; and two great-grandchildren, Brian and Cherish Johnson.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Clff Norman
- Harden C. Norman, Jr., Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget all of the support you gave me when I lost Gerald. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I am sorry I missed the funeral. I didn't see the obituary until too late. Gloria
- Gloria Tech, Savannah, GA
Mr.Lacey touched everyone he came across and left everyone with wonderful memories.His soft spoken words of encouragement is what I miss the most and because the love that I have for him and his family he will never be forgotten.
- Alexis Wilson, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Lori- I have many great memories with you and your family. I will cherish them all.If you need anything,just call. Love Always, Barrie
- Barrie Hohnerlein Ezell, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Clff Norman
- Harden C. Norman, Jr., Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget all of the support you gave me when I lost Gerald. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I am sorry I missed the funeral. I didn't see the obituary until too late. Gloria
- Gloria Tech, Savannah, GA
Mr.Lacey touched everyone he came across and left everyone with wonderful memories.His soft spoken words of encouragement is what I miss the most and because the love that I have for him and his family he will never be forgotten.
- Alexis Wilson, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Lori- I have many great memories with you and your family. I will cherish them all.If you need anything,just call. Love Always, Barrie
- Barrie Hohnerlein Ezell, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
