SR0824 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Vernon LeRoy "Vern" Lytle of Pawnee, who passed away on January 21, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Vern Lytle was born to Glen E. and Jannie M. Davis Lytle in New Plymouth, Idaho on December 19, 1936; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Nancy JoAnn Edwards at the Pawnee Assembly of God Church in Pawnee on September 1, 1961, and she preceded him in death in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Vern Lytle owned Vern's Chatham 66 Garage in Chatham for over 30 years and delivered the State Journal-Register to rural Pawnee for more than 30 years; he was a hard worker and generous with his time, talents, and resources; and

WHEREAS, Vern Lytle was a member of the Pawnee Assembly of God Church, where he was active as a member of the church board, the Sonseekers senior group, the Royal Rangers, and the church's bus ministries; he loved his church family and Southern Gospel music; and

WHEREAS, Vern Lytle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; his sisters, Betty Dearmont and Dorothy McCormick; his brothers, Clay, Lloyd, and Calvin Lytle; and an infant sibling; and

WHEREAS, Vern Lytle is survived by his daughter, Robin E. (Gibb) Vinson; his son, Lamoin E. (Debbie) Lytle; his grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Sarah, Shane, and Tucker; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Leona Schlunsen; his brother, Glen Lytle; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Vernon LeRoy "Vern" Lytle and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Vern Lytle as an expression of our deepest sympathy.