September 24, 1942 - July 20, 2024
Funeral services for Vernon Everett Chodrick, Jr., will be Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 am in Waukomis Christian Church with Reverend Dave Jones and Tucker Fuxa officiating. Burial will follow in Enid Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening 6:00-7:00 pm at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.
Vernon Everett Chodrick, Jr., was born on September 24, 1942 to Vernon Sr. and Lucy Robertson Chodrick in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away July 20, 2024 in Enid, Oklahoma with his family by his side.
He moved with his family several times before Enid became his home. Vernon graduated from Enid High School with the class of 1960. He made lasting friendships during his school years that are still in place today. Vernon joined the Army and served in munitions from 1960 to 1963. He spent time in Korea during his service time. On May 7, 1966, he married Winifred (Wynne) Ring. They were married 52 years until her passing in 2019. From that union, two daughters, Shelly and Marla were born. Vernon was serving as the VFW Post Commander until his traumatic brain injury in January. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying elk hunting trips to Colorado and fishing anywhere he could. Vernon enjoyed Friday night dinners at the Moose with dear friends. He as known to be a daredevil on trails with his ATV. Vernon was a member of the Waukomis Christian Church, where he served on the board. He went into the plumbing business with his dad. He eventually took it over until his retirement. Even in retirement, he worked. He never stayed idle.
Vernon is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Shelly and Jim Hager and Marla and Ryan Fuxa; grandchildren, Michael Hart, Eli Hager, Jill Linn, AJ Hager, Tucker Fuxa and Wyatt Fuxa; bonus grandchildren, Adam and Kelsey Elliott and Claire; great grandchildren, Talyn Hager, Megan Hart and Bryson Hart; Sisters, Merry Leggett of Milton, Georgia and Teresa and husband, Bill Bigham of Amarillo, Texas; brother Norman Chodrick of Amarillo, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Barry Ring and Eddie Ring; beloved dog, Murphy; nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be made through Anderson-Burris to Waukomis Christian Church or Hospice Circle of Love. Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com.
The family would like to thank St. Mary’s emergency department and Rehabilitation Institute for their excellent care. They would also like to thank Greenbrier Skilled Nursing and Greenbrier Nursing Home for the love shown to their dad. Thank you to Hospice Circle of Love for their help and encouragement during this time.
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