BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Vernon Dewey Masterson, 56, of Binghamton New York, formerly of Rockingham, departed from this Earth on the 10th of March, 2020.
He was born on April 4, 1963 to Janice Drusilla Potter of New York and the late Vernon Dewey Masterson Sr., originally of Illinois, both of which preceded him in passing along with his brother, Arlin Dewey Masterson of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and his sister, Helen Grace Masterson, also of Binghamton.
He is survived by his children, Margaret Taylor Davis of Virginia Beach, Virginia (daughter of Anne Hudgins); Taryn Alyssa Masterson of Durham, formerly of Rockingham (daughter of Diane Smith Whitfield); Joanna Jewels Maben of Binghamton, New York (daughter of Jordonna Maben); Sawyer Zach Masterson and Samantha Kate Masterson of Binghamton, New York (children of Christine Kelsey); and his four grandchildren.
Vernon lived more of a life in one lifetime than most people could dare to live in several. He was many people to many people. He will be remembered for his fire and the stubborn sense of will that he instilled in each of his children. He was a fighter, a character, and a sight to behold. He was, and always will be, loved beyond measure.
Vernon did not wish to have a funeral service. Immediate family gathered at Hawleyton Cemetery on Saddlemire Road in Binghamton to commit his ashes to the ground alongside his maternal family on Sunday, March 15.
In lieu of flowers, his daughters ask that you take a moment of your time to express love to your family, in whatever way you feel appropriate, in Vernon’s honor.
