Vernon Dull

Vernon Leon Dull, age 86, of Portland passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Winchester on Feb. 13, 1938, the son of Carroll and Marjorie (Day) Dull. He was married to Jean Hinshaw who survives. 

Vernon was a retired mold maker, having worked for Overmeyer Mold, Armstrong Mold and Ross Mold. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, Winchester High School graduate and member of Moose Lodge and American Legion. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing and golf.

Surviving are his wife Jean; three sons, Scott Dull (wife: Diana) of Winchester, Dallas Taylor of Portland and Darrin Taylor of Texas; three daughters, Debbie Byrd (husband: Dave) of Elwood, Brenda Fetty of Winchester and Bobi Sullivan of Portland; sister Barbara Mills of Winchester; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Carroll Dull and Marjorie Detro; son Dean Taylor; and sister Shirley Byrne.

Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Burial with military graveside rites will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.