Vernon Fountain, 44

MILLSBORO - Vernon Fountain of Millsboro died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at his home, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He was 44.

Mr. Fountain was born Aug. 1, 1963, in Cuthbert, Ga., to Margaret (Graddy) Fountain and Johnson V. Fountain.

He was educated in the Cape Henlopen School District.

Mr. Fountain served in the U.S. Navy for three years and was honorably discharged.

In June 1987, he was united in marriage to Kathy (Deputy) Fountain.

During his civilian employment, Mr. Fountain worked at DHCI and later at the Stokely Center until his health began to fail.

He was a loving and compassionate person who enjoyed listening to music as well as helping others.

Mr. Fountain was preceded in death by his daughter, Vertrice Fountain.

He is survived by his wife of more than 20 years, Kathy Fountain of Millsboro; a daughter, Vernette Fountain of Millsboro; two stepdaughters, Charlotte Castillo (Oscar) of Easton, Pa., and Crystal Deputy of Effingham, S.C.; a stepson, Charles Murray of New Castle; his mother, Margaret Fountain of Dover; two sisters, Veronica Fountain of Bowie, Md., and Cheryl Fountain of Mount Rainier, Md.; his maternal grandmother, Ceola Harrison; four grandchildren, Chanelle, Terry, Jason and Naomi; his mother-in-law, Katheryne Deputy; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Minus (Thomas) and the Rev. Dorthulia Bradley of Felton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Dagsboro Church of God, where friends may call two hours prior.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Millsboro.