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Vernon Hadaway Obituary

Hadaway, Vernon 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. Please sign the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 12, 2014.

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al garrison

May 16, 2014

Edna I am so sorry for your loss but heavens gain. I so enjoyed being your and Vern's pastor.remember the times i would visit and Vern would bring out his very own home canned grape juice.no it was not anything but grape juice but delicious.even when I was gone and on the truck y'all made me feel so loved and welcome.

Sundra Sabine

May 15, 2014

Aunt Edna, Lee and Stephanie,
It is a blessing to have the privilege of calling Vernon,Uncle. Men with such a devotion to God, family and county are unique and rare. I pray that God will wrap you in his arms of love and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. You are Loved, Sundra and Family

Kingsley S. Austin

May 15, 2014

...My (our families) Prayers are with you and, your family....This truly broke my heart when I read this: you, Sis. Hadaway will continue to be in my heart along with so many others from the church who lived & breathed the Word of God...I'll never forget Sunday-school when I was a kid, when you; helped me, to know The Lord......

BONITA NICHOLSON WILLIAMS

May 13, 2014

VERNON HADAWAY, YOU WERE SUCH A STRONG MAN IN BATTLES OF ILLNESS. I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN REJOICING. YOUR CHURCH FAMILY FROM THE ZION CHURCH OF GOD WILL TRULY MISS YOU. YOU WERE A VERY BLESSED MAN TO HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO EDNA SUCH A PRECIOUS LADY. ALWAYS WORKING IN THE CHURCH.WE WILL MISS YOU. LOVE YOU.

May 13, 2014

VERNON HADAWAY, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, BY YOUR CHURCH FAMILY. THE ZION CHURCH OF GOD. BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN REJOICING, NO MORE PAIN OR SICKNESS, YOU WERE A WONDERFUL MAN OF GOD, WE WILL MISS YOU AND WE ALL LOVED YOU SO MUCH.

Chris Vogt

May 13, 2014

You where a great man of god I love you showed me how to never give up no matter what I will miss you see you when I get there

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