Vernon Carman

Vernon Carman, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1942  in Casey County, Kentucky to the late James Earl and Evelyn Marie Floyd Carman. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jane Edgington Carman. 

Vernon was a service manager for Chrysler for over 36 years and worked 22 years for Sullivan’s Garage. He was a faithful member of Bryantsville Missionary Baptist Church. He was who he was, by the Grace of God. 

He is survived by a daughter Sheila Marie Carman Napier(the late Earl Napier) of Lancaster, two sons, James Gregory Carman (Vickie) of Lancaster and Douglas Carey Carman (Stacey) of Junction City; grandchildren, Sydney Thomas Napier (Jessica), Devin Janearl Henslee (Aaron), Evelyn Grace Carman, Ezra James Lynn, and Elan Kenley Carman; great-grandchildren, Kylee Elizabeth Collins, Jaydon Trent Collins, Caroline Marie Henslee; a brother, Vincent Carey Carman (Jeanie); nieces, Gina (David) Epperson and Carrie (James) Reeder, and a host of extended family through Betty, whom he loved as his own. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Earl  Thomas Napier. 

Funeral services will be 1pm Friday, May 8, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home with Bro. Drake Rhineheimer and Darrell Edgington officiating. Visitation will be from 10am until service time on Friday.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Lancaster Cemetery. 

Active pallbearers are Greg Carman, Douglas Carman, Gracie Carman, Elan Carman, Anscin Sebastian, Aaron Henlee.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Ray, Jerry Rogers, David Arnold, Mike Sullivan, Seth Sullivan, Micah Sullivan, Alden Post, Jeff Durham, and Lloyd Sebastian.

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