Donald C. Vannoy 1927-2017
VANNOY, MILLER, BRECKENRIDGE, WILLIER
Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/29/2017 at 07:50:21
Donald C. Vannoy, 89, of Douds, died March 17, 2017, at Keosauqua Health Care Center. He was born May 28, 1927, near Troy to Charles and Beulah Miller Vannoy. Don graduated from Pulaski High School and married Betty J. Breckenridge December 31, 1950, in Milton Methodist Church. She died January 27, 2016. Don and Betty lived near Cantril until moving to Douds in 1963. He was employed by Van Buren County Highway Department as a machine operator and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a military policeman in Germany.
Don and Betty were active members of Christ United Methodist Church, Douds, and with their family served many years as church custodians. He was an active member and Past Commander of John Hyson Reneker Post No. 494 American Legion and long-time member and Past Master of Celestial Lodge No. 413, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, both in Douds, and served many years as lodge secretary. He was also a member of Douds Saddle Club and active in Douds Field Day.
Surviving are two sons, Doug Vannoy of Ft. Smith, AR, and Doyle Vannoy of Douds, a daughter, Becky Vannoy of Douds, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Marie Willier of Pulaski, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Clinton Vannoy.
Don's body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Christ United Methodist Church, Douds, with Pastor Elizabeth Bell and Rev. Jerry Caughron officiating. Visitation will open at 3 p.m. Friday, April 7 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Douds, with family present 5-7 p.m. Masonic Rites by Celestial Lodge will follow the visitation. Burial of cremains will be in Leando Cemetery following the service at the church with military honors by John Hyson Reneker Post.
Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA, 23 Mar. 2017
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