Mr. Vernon Drewery Lucy III

BORN: May 21, 1942
DIED: November 19, 2009
LOCATION: Mechanicsville, VA

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“My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. All my love, Nikki ”
1 of 32 | Posted by: Nikki Schonert

“We were so sorry to learn of Vernon's passing. It made me stop and think back to our school years at CHS. Time passes so quickly and Vernon was... Read More » ”
2 of 32 | Posted by: Jimmy and Jane Allen VA

“Vernon's commitment to the work he loved and loyalty to his friends inspired us in good times and drove us on in bad times. We think of Vernon as... Read More » ”
3 of 32 | Posted by: Diana and Bill Petersen

“Vernon was a very good friend, a champion on the water industry and a credit to his company. He was forever the confidant...a person to go to in a... Read More » ”
4 of 32 | Posted by: Bill Petersen

“Vernon was a good friend and will be missed. He was a credit to the water industry in business and his personal life! ”
5 of 32 | Posted by: Bill Conlon Tampa, FL

“Dale, George and I are thinking about you and your loss. When your heart is hurting it helps to know others care. We will keep you and your family... Read More » ”
6 of 32 | Posted by: Geore & Janet Rickman

“Dale and Family: We were so shocked by the news of Vernon's passing. We were blessed to have spent a short time with him in Orlando this past... Read More » ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: Al & Nilda Lopez Syosset NY

“Dearest Dale and Family The news of Vernon's death shocked us.He was a unique person.Our deepest condolences to you all. Sana and Mohammad Assaf ”
8 of 32 | Posted by: Mohammad and Sana Assaf

“Dale, Chris, & Dana please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family in this time of loss. I have known Vernon for... Read More » ”
9 of 32 | Posted by: Tom Wendling Highlands Ranch CO

“Dale, Dana and Chris: my life has been blessed for knowing you and Vernon. I remember all the good times we had at church and at Myrtle Beach... Read More » ”
10 of 32 | Posted by: Jean "Windsor Richmond, VA

“Chris I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
11 of 32 | Posted by: Ruthann Bertrand Charlotte NC

“Dale, Dana and Chris, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I will always remember Vernon as a very kind and generous man. You are all in my prayers.... Read More » ”
12 of 32 | Posted by: Susan Alden Hillsborough NC

“Dear Dale and all of the Lucy extended family, My love and prayers are with you at this time of Vernon's sudden passing. I had the privilege to... Read More » ”
13 of 32 | Posted by: Jean (Price) Hurdle Richmond TX

“Dear Dale, Dana, Chris and family, We were shocked and saddened to hear of Vern's passing. While our paths did not cross very often we always... Read More » ”
14 of 32 | Posted by: Mary and Bill Butler

“Dale, My friendship with Vernon began almost 50 years ago when we were Rats together in K Company at Virginia Tech. As you know, we in K Company... Read More » ”
15 of 32 | Posted by: Lew Dillon Newport News VA

“Dale, My heart goes out to you and the family. Vernon was a gracious friend. We hunted together many times as members of the Woodford Hunt Club. ... Read More » ”
16 of 32 | Posted by: Edward G. Thornton

“I was saddened to hear the news of Mr. Lucy's passing. I remember him as a fine upstanding Christian gentleman. Know that the family has been in... Read More » ”
17 of 32 | Posted by: Tim Manarin

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale and your family. Nicki and George ”
18 of 32 | Posted by: Nicki and George Bazaco VA

“Dale, Dana and Christoher To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Vernon's legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of a lot of... Read More » ”
19 of 32 | Posted by: Daoud and FuFu Khoury

“Dearest Dale and Family, I was stunned and saddened hearing that the Lord had taken Vernon home with him. It must have been a great shock to each... Read More » ”
20 of 32 | Posted by: Martha Karam Williamsburg VA

“To the entire Lucy family, We are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve. Vernon is now looking... Read More » ”
21 of 32 | Posted by: Joan Fennell

“He was a really nice man, and a good customer! He enjoyed our fresh eggs, and seeing our chickens running around. He will be dearly missed! Our... Read More » ”
22 of 32 | Posted by: Larry Kissell/14 GreenAche'rs Farm VA

“Dale, Dana, Kevin & Family, A Godly man is now in heaven. I remember a gentle and wise committed Christian in the New Beginnings Class at... Read More » ”
23 of 32 | Posted by: Linda McNally Mechanicsville VA

“Dale, We were so saddened to hear of Vernon's passing. We know that you will miss him so very much. We pray that God will comfort you and your... Read More » ”
24 of 32 | Posted by: Lloyd and Sue Atkinson VA

“Vernon, you will always be in my heart. You were an excellent Boss and Friend to me and I will continue to let the world know how much you touched... Read More » ”
25 of 32 | Posted by: Rosemary Kelley Richmond VA

“My heart goes out to the whole Lucy/Egan family. This wonderful daddy shaped an incredible daughter. Our prayers are with you all. With much love,... Read More » ”
26 of 32 | Posted by: Katie and Steve Scruggs NC

“We were deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Chris' father, Vernon Lucy. I know how difficult this must be for Chris, Nancy and all... Read More » ”
27 of 32 | Posted by: Duke and Pam Gunn Ladue, MO

“Mr. Lucy was a fine man and I was very saddened and shocked to read of his death in the newspaper this morning. His family is in my thoughts and... Read More » ”
28 of 32 | Posted by: Toby Blatt Mechanicsville VA

“as we heard the sad news about Vernon we also remembered all the times we as families enjoyed together. Carpools, Sunday school , boy scouts and... Read More » ”
29 of 32 | Posted by: June and John Pearson

“Dale, Dana and Chris: Paul Spofford called the office to inform us about Vernon. From a human standpoint, of course, it is a tragic, unexpected... Read More » ”
30 of 32 | Posted by: David R Johnston VA

“Chris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. With Love, Joey and Darlene ”
31 of 32 | Posted by: Joey and Darlene Stone VA

“Dear Dale I know weve met on occasion and perhaps you will remember me as one of Verns regional sales engineers in the early 1990s, the one from... Read More » ”
32 of 32 | Posted by: Brian Gage

Vernon Drewery Lucy III, 67, of Mechanicsville died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Vernon was born on May 21, 1942, the only child of the late Vernon D. Lucy, Jr and Florence Washington Lucy of Woodford. Vernon was a 1964 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a member of the Corps of Cadets, K Company. In 1966, he married his sweetheart, Dale Crisp, and they became as one. Two weeks later he embarked on a one-year tour in Vietnam, where he served as a first lieutenant in the Army. Vernon joined a division of Westinghouse in 1964, which later became Infilco Degremont Inc., where he worked for 45 years. He became president of Infilco Degremont in 1998, and served in that capacity until his death. While at Infilco Degremont, Vernon served as a life member of the American Water Works Association, including chair of the Manufacturers and Associates Council and board member of the Research Foundation. He was a member of the Water Environment Foundation, including past president of the Water Environment Research Foundation. He also served on the board of the Clean Water Alliance, the Water & Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association, and the global charity Water for People. Vernon was a leader in his church family throughout the years, serving as deacon at Chamberlayne Baptist Church in Henrico and executive deacon at Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. He was currently an area director for Community Bible Study. He was an active servant of the Lord whenever and wherever he was called. Vernon was an avid sportsman, taking his friends and family fishing on his boat in the Chesapeake Bay, and hunting with friends at Woodford Hunt Club and on his family's propoerty in Caroline County. He was a lifelong Hokie, and enjoyed tailgating with friends and family at Virginia Tech football games. Vernon Lucy is survived by his wife and lifelong love of 44 years, Dale Crisp Lucy; his daughter, Dana Lucy Egan and her husband, Kevin of Mechanicsville; his son, Christoher Vernon Lucy and his wife, Nancy, of Richmond; and his five grandchildren; Caroline, Katharine and Reilly Egan and Thomas and Lauren Lucy; mother-in-love, Virginia Crisp of Ruther Glen of Ruther Glen; sisters-in-love and brothers-in-love, Dorothy and Dudley Busic of Ashland, Marie Farmer of Ruther Glen; Gene and Jackie Crisp of Glen Allen, and their families. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-love, John Ralph Crisp, and his brother-in-love, Emmett Farmer. In all of Vernon's endeavors and actions, he was an extraordinarily consistent man of unwavering faith. Whether he was at work, play, church, or home, he was the same man. In his life, he enjoyed many successes, accomplishments, and achievements, and gave all of the credit all of the time to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov,. 23, at Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, with a reception immediately following in the fellowship hall. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in Lakewood Cemetery, Bowling Green. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. In lieu of flowers, memeorial contributions may be made to Community Bible Study (communitybiblestudy.org), Cool Spring Baptist Church (coolspring.org), or Water for People (waterforpeople.org).

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November 22 2009
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Storke Funeral Home
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November 22 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Funeral Service:

November 23 2009
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cool Spring Baptist Church
9283 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA

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Interment:

November 23 2009
4:00 PM
Lakewood Cemetery
Bowling Green, VA 22427

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Mr. Vernon Drewery Lucy III

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