Vernon “Bum” Richerson, 83, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Joseph Richerson and Elizabeth Benningfield Richerson, was born July 23, 1939 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 12:01 A.M., Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Campbellsville.

He united in marriage to Connie Lane Brown in July of 1987 and she preceded him in death May 13, 2010.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church. Vernon was a retired employee with the Kentucky State Road Department. He enjoyed any outside activity, especially hunting and fishing. Vernon was a loving grandfather who doted on his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Patty Deering & husband David and Elaine Gerwitz & husband Robert of Shepherdsville

4 grandchildren: Brandon Gerwitz of Bardstown, MaKayla Deering Polstin & husband Kobe of Danville and Macy Deering and Maddie Deering of Campbellsville

1 great-grandchild: Kayden Gerwitz

2 brothers & one sister: Lawrence Richerson, Kenneth Richerson & wife Bertha and Genell Newton of Campbellsville

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

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FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Steve Skaggs

BURIAL: St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church Cemetery 

VISITATION: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, June 23, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home