Deacon Vernon E. Drummond, 70, of Port Arthur, Texas, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Methodist Hospital, Houston. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 3, 1938 to Jewel and Hattie Drummond.
He worked as an electrician for 30 years. Vernon was one of the first ordained Deacons in the Diocese of Beaumont in 1979. During the 29 years as deacon he worked in many of the parishes around the Port Arthur area. He was the founding Director of the Hospitality Center in Port Arthur. Before retirement, he worked with the poor as Director of St. Peter's Parish Food Pantry in Roswell, NM. Vernon retired from full time ministry from St. Charles Parish in 2000. After retirement, he continued serving as a Deacon and working in numerous church ministries. He worked with many of the retreat programs and marriage preparation. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing golf.
He is survived by Diane, his wife of 52 years. His children - Derick and wife Cindy, Dean and wife Joy, Doug and wife Sylvia, Duane and wife Sherri, and grandchildren- Sarah, Matthew, Doran, Karrah, Dylan, Lauren, David, Grace and Jonathan. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers - Aline Bourgeois, Jo Ann Hill, R.J. Drummond, and Harold Drummond. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Abigail Drummond.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Charles Church with a Vigil service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2009, at Saint Charles Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to a charity that reaches out to the needy and poor to continue the ministry for which Vernon has dedicated his life.
