Monticello — May 23, 1926-Mar. 27, 2010

Vernon Miniard, Sr., age 83, was born in Perry County, Ky. on May 23, 1926 the son of the late Delano and Mammie Gross Miniard. He passed away suddenly of a stroke, March 27 2010 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.

On November 21, 1947 he united in marriage with Frances Alexander Bradshaw Miniard, who survives. To this 62 year union three sons survive-Ralph Wayne Miniard, James D. Miniard and Vernon Miniard, Jr.

He is also survived by his grandchildren-Wayne Ann Wilson, Alex Millar, Emily Butcher and Drew Miniard and a great grandchild-Twyla Grace Ann Wilson; eight siblings-Mazzie Caudill, Mable Burkla, Frances Cornett, Marjorie Holbrook, Tommie Jean Smith, Carolyn Pratt, Gladeen Shepherd and Arthur Odell Miniard.

Mr. Minard studied at Lee Junior College, Kentucky Wesleyan and did his graduate work at the University of Kentucky. He was the retired Superintendent of the Monticello Independent School and was among the original seven superintendents who forced the state to fund all schools in the Commonwealth equally, today this is known as KERA. He served proudly and honorably in the United States Army during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. He was a member of the Kentucky Retired Teacher Association, a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Monticello United Methodist Church.

The funeral service was held on Wednesday March 31, 2010 at the Monticello United Methodist Church with Bro. Bob Schaeffer officiating. Burial in the Elk Springs Cemetery. Graveside Military Honors were performed by Monticello Chapter of the DAV.

Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.