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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon Dennis Dellinger. The son of Henry D. Dellinger and Lula Lyons Dellinger, he was born on July 8, 1921 in Elizabeth, W.V. He passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026 at the age of 105.
Vernon served his country with honor in the U.S. Army as a machinist during World War II and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After his service he worked as a tool and die machinist and he retired from Union Insulating. His machinist work was not only a job but a testament to his craftsmanship and creativity. He loved to work with metal and wood and he even held a patent for a woodworking joint that he invented. He could build any project you could come up with but he especially enjoyed making belt buckles and muzzle loaders from scratch.
Faith was the cornerstone of Vernon’s life. He attended church services faithfully twice on Sunday and every Wednesday. He served for many years as a deacon and trustee, but his true joy was greeting people at the door with a warm hug and a bulletin. In addition to his church membership, Vernon was a member of the Masonic Temple and an Eagle Scout leader.
Vernon was predeceased by his first wife, Edith Wilson Dellinger; his sons, Charles and William David; his granddaughter, Candace Gant; his sisters, Virginia Brown, Garnet White, and Anna Dellinger; and his brother, Chester D. Dellinger Sr.
Rarely seen without his cowboy hat and boots, Vernon embodied the spirit of a hardworking man of honor and integrity. He found happiness in acts of service and greatly enjoyed spending time playing with and rocking his grandchildren. He was a steady and dependable presence and will be greatly missed by his surviving family. His wife, Judith Dellinger; his sons, James and Richard (Connie); his stepdaughter, Laura Jarrett (Brad); and his grandchildren, Christopher (Christina), Steven, Michelle, Jason, Stephanie,
Benjamin (Chris), Andrew, Joshua (Tiffany) Dellinger, and Emerson and Fletcher Jarrett. Vernon also leaves behind 11 great-grandchildren.
In accordance with Vernon’s wishes, there will be no service or graveside memorial. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen South Cemetery.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the VA Home Based Primary Care staff and CenterWell for their exceptional care and companionship over the years.