of Mountain View, AR
December 6, 1961 - February 26, 2025
Vernon Merle Marsolf, Jr., 63, of Mountain View was born to Vernon ''Merle'' Marsolf, Sr. and Erma JoAnn ''Jody'' Shutts on December 6, 1961 in El Monte, California. Vernon passed from his earthly life on February 26, 2025 in Mountain View, AR. Vernon was a Christian and an ordained Missionary Baptist Deacon.
Vernon was a meat cutter by trade for 42 years. He was also a cattle farmer and raised chickens. After Vernon retired, he spent time working on his farm with his wife, son and grandsons. He also spent many days working with Gage on various projects around his house and farm. Vernon's favorite hobby was fishing whether it was in a river, creek, pond, lake or the ocean. He told stories about fishing in ''the big ditch'' with his grandpa in Wichita when he was little and of times when he, his brother and best friend would fish all day at the creek and bring back their catch for his mom to fix for supper. He passed on his love of fishing to his son and grandsons. He even bought a boat so that he could take them out on the river and lake. One of his favorite fishing trips was going Red Snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with his son, Matt, son-in-law, Adam, grandsons, Jayden and Blake and grandson-in-law, Alex. The ''boys'' caught bigger fish than Papa did that day, but Papa had the best time watching them do it. Vernon loved life. He loved to laugh, joke and tease his kids and grandkids which included telling them that he was only 38 because he couldn't be older than his Grandpa Shutts who always told him that he was only 39. He was always his kids and grandkids biggest fan.
Vernon moved to Arkansas in 1976 and met his wife, Lela Hill, shortly thereafter. They were married on May 25, 1979. During their 45 years together, they went on many adventures both inside and outside of the U.S. They had 2 children, Heather and Matt. Vernon loved to take his kids hunting, fishing and swimming. He even coached Heather's peewee basketball teams and Matt's peewee basketball teams and baseball teams. He was especially proud to become a grandfather, or Papa. Being a Papa meant that he could ''spoil them and send them home'' and that ''Mom and Dad's rules don't apply at Nana and Papa's house'' and he proved that point over and over again.
Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Lela, of 45 years; his daughter, Heather Berry and husband, Adam of Fox; son, Matt Marsolf and wife, Kristin of Mountain View; mother, Jody Sebert and stepfather, Harry of Turkey Creek; brother, Monty Marsolf and wife, Khymm of San Antonio, TX; sister, Teresa Leonard and husband, Glen of Andover, KS; sister, Deanna Boso and husband, Scott of Andover, KS; grandchildren, Taryn Beach and husband, Alex, Makena Marsolf, Gage Marsolf, Jayden Berry, Blake Marsolf, Adalyn Berry, Kinley Marsolf and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by his father, Merle Marsolf; stepmother, Theresa Marsolf and his granddaughter, Braylen Berry.
Visitation is Monday, March 3rd at Roller Crouch Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service is Tuesday, March 4th at the Herpel Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Herpel Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Brother Alex Beach and Brother Jace Tinkle officiating.
Pallbearers were Jayden Berry, Blake Marsolf, Jack Glenn, JL Brewer, Dan Buckingham and Keenan Glenn
Honorary Pallbearers were Taryn Beach, Makena Marsolf, Gage Marsolf, Adalyn Berry, Kinley Marsolf and Gene Plummer
Roller Crouch Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements.
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46 Condolence(s)
Eddie L Powell
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Sorry for the family loss,may God be with everyone during this time
Jack and Marshia Vance
Monday, March 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Roger and Virginia Parsons
Monday, March 3, 2025
Our hope is for Vernon’s family to have strength during this sad time . This is a loss not only to the family, but to the entire community . He was a GOOD man.
Cecil L. Lawrence JR.
Monday, March 3, 2025
So Sorry to hear of this. Always such a nice guy and easy to get along with. Condolences to Lela and the family. Praying God gives you comfort.
Cecil and Jeanie
Lesha Book
Monday, March 3, 2025
I am so very very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to your family. Vernon you will be forever missed by many . R I P
Danny & Martha Simmons
Monday, March 3, 2025
We're so sorry and shocked for your loss. He always had a great smile, an upbeat attitude, and wanted to help you anyway possible. Praying for his family and friends
SHIRLEY--EARL BARNES
Sunday, March 2, 2025
PRAYERS FOR VERNON'S FAMILY, HE WAS A FRIEND AND I WORKED AT HARPS FOR A WHILE WITH HIM WHEN THEY MOVE OVER IN THE COUNTRY MART BUILDING. PRAYERS FOR GOD TO BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS.
Teresa Haney
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Lela, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God surround you with His peace.
Carol Wade
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Sorry to hear of Vernon's passing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers as they celebrate his life and deal with their loss.
Delbert and Gloria Wagler
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Our hearts ache for you- are prayers are with you- and we send our love too. May God be near you and carry you thru this hard time!
Becky Marsolf
Saturday, March 1, 2025
We are so sorry about your loss. We are thinking about all of you.
Bonnie Sutterfield
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Prayers for the family. I loved doing business at Harps meat
Linda Sheffield
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Leland, Heather and Matt and families i am so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my prayers for peace and comfort in the weeks and months to come.
Keith & Sonja Jessen
Saturday, March 1, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Vernon. Our prayers are with you .
Keith & Sonja
Glenda Hershberger
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Lela and family,
Words cannot express your pain, nor ease it, so lean into each other and know that God is there to strengthen and help you! I am praying for you!
Diane Osburn
Saturday, March 1, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. Vernon was always so pleasant anytime we seen him. Prayers for all the family
Chasta Balentine
Saturday, March 1, 2025
It saddens me to have heard the news of Vernon passing. My condolences to the family. He will greatly missed by his community.
The Balentine Family
Gail Jason
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Lela and family my prayers are with you at this difficult time. He will be missed.
Shelly Sutterfield
Friday, February 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give your family the peace and comfort that only He can give. Praying for your family.
Ronda Ivy
Friday, February 28, 2025
Prayers for you! Vernon was always friendly and kind when I saw him at Harp's. Remember all those sweet memories and hold to your faith!
Shirley Buchanan
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lelia, I am so sorry to hear about Vernon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Wade
Friday, February 28, 2025
Sorry to hear if your loss. Prayers for all the family.
Cindy Branscum
Friday, February 28, 2025
You are all in our thoughts and prayers..
Shirley Lancaster
Friday, February 28, 2025
Sending prayers thoughts love and my condolences
Lonnie and Tina Meeker
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss Vernon was one of the best! He we be greatly missed! Prayers for all!!
Roger Smith
Friday, February 28, 2025
I'm Sorry for your loss Prayers for All I worked with Vernon at harps he was a good man
Mikey Thompson
Friday, February 28, 2025
Vernon was a wonderful godly man and will be missed by all who had the honor of calling him their friend. Heaven will have a wonderful addition with his presence among God's chosen souls. Mychal E. "Mikey" Thompson
Anthony & Crystal Greenhaw
Friday, February 28, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry for the loss of a good man. Our prayers are with the family during this time.
Jim & Janet Rodgers
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to your family.
Cheryl and Mike Van Vleet
Friday, February 28, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Vernon’s passing ,Vernon was a good guy who loved his family ! I pray God comforts Lela and the kids and grandkids!
Larry & Renea’ Turner Luster
Friday, February 28, 2025
Leila and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for comfort and peace.
Deborah Condrey
Friday, February 28, 2025
Prayers for Lela, Heather and family and Matt and family. Vernon will be missed so much.
Kevin and Ann Cartwright
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry to hear about Vernon. We will be keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Stella Hastings
Friday, February 28, 2025
We are so saddened by Vernon's passing. You and the family are in our prayers
Chuck and Stella
Lynn and Mark Seay
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lela and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Vernon will be missed. We will be praying for you for your family.
KRISTIE BROYLES
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lela & Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Vernons passing. We will miss visiting with him at the bank and just joking around. He was such a great guy. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Bob & Kristie & Derek Broyles
Abby Buchanan
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lelia and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vernon was a great guy. I always enjoyed visiting with him when he came into the bank.
Phillip Webb
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lelia and family,
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of Vernon. I worked with for many years at Harps. We had a lot of conversations about football and kids. After I moved to Jonesboro, I would always go by and visit with him. Sure going to miss my friend. Our prayers are with at this time.
Phillip, Melinda , and Chris Webb
Lloyd W Hill and Family
Friday, February 28, 2025
We’re keeping you all in our prayers right now, Dear Jesus please peace and comfort, Amen
Annette Blackwell
Friday, February 28, 2025
Lela, I am so sorry to hear about Vernon. You and your family are in my prayers. Annette
Garry and Carla Stewart
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry to hear about Vernon. Prayers for you and all the family.
Shirley Buchanan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Lelia, I am so sorry to hear about Vernon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darrell & Gayle Lawrence
Thursday, February 27, 2025
So sorry to hear about Vernon’s passing He was a good friend of mine for years. Prayers for Lela, Heather, Matt and their families. Gayle & Darrell
Jack and Hazel Green
Thursday, February 27, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Vernon, he and Lela sat behind us at church for a long time, Vernon always had a smile, when I would see him in Harp’s at the meat dept. he always had time to stop and talk to me, he is in a better place and we will meet again some day, our prayers for peace and comfort for the family, we Love you all!!!
MELANI and Mark WILLIS
Thursday, February 27, 2025
You are in our thoughts and prayers.