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Vernon Littlejohn Obituary
Graveside Services: 11:00 AM Friday, December 12, 2025, at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, with military honors.
Public Viewing: 4 to 6 PM Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals WHERE MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY!!!
Vernon was born November 16, 1928, in Asheville, NC, the eldest of 10 siblings. As a youngster, developed a love for golf while caddying for pocket change at Biltmore Forest Golf Club in Asheville. Caddies played for free on Mondays. He became a really good golfer, winning many amateur tournaments.
Even though he had not yet seen the ocean or a ship, Vernon fell in love with the Navy while just a child. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 16, during World War II. During the War, birth certificates were not required. He retired 30 years later, having also served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, mostly on aircraft carriers. While in the Navy, Vernon rose through the rank of Chief and again, one of the youngest to serve as Master Chief. During his last 10 years of Naval service, he was the senior enlisted advisor at the bases and the ships on which he served.
After his Navy retirement, Vernon completed his Bachelor's degree at Stockton State College in New Jersey. He then worked another 30 years for the State of New Jersey as a Casino Control Commissioner in Atlantic City, NJ. He was a long-time faithful member of Union Baptist Temple, also in Atlantic City.
Vernon is preceded in death by his wife, Marion and son Vernon, Jr. He leaves behind his son, Gary (Denise) of Bluffton, SC; grandson, Garrick (LaShawn) of New Orleans, LA; granddaughter, Savannah of Washington, DC; great-grandson, Andre of Mullins, SC; two loving sisters, Alice Lowery of Canton, NC and Barbara Williams of Atlanta, GA; nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins.
"Well Done Thy Good And Faithful Servant"
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Dianna Anderson
January 16, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Hermine Boyd-Metcalf
December 20, 2025
Rest In Peace Pop John! Wish we all would´ve known! We would´ve be there for your! Love You Always
Gene Dunbar
December 17, 2025
Gary, my friend, fear not for the Lord is with you and the family during even this time of trial. Your dad is leaving a path for the rest of us who will one day follow. Just know that we all have in one way or another been through this. With the help and comfort of God we all must join Vernon when we are ultimately called. Be blessed. Be strong!
Robert Pizio
December 14, 2025
I worked with Vernon many times over the years at the Casino Control commission. It was always a pleasure. May his memory be a blessing.
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Dave Snyder
December 12, 2025
To the family: My condolences for the loss of your father. I was sad to hear of Vernon's passing. He & I attended classes at Stockton University and became friends. We were neighbors when he was in Atlantic City, NJ. May your soul rest in eternal peace, my friend
Wayne Wilson
December 11, 2025
I had the privilege to work with Vernon at the CCC. He was always, as everyone knows, the perfect gentleman.
Jay Aubrey Jones
December 11, 2025
Gary, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.
Carolyn K Fullwood
December 7, 2025
Prayers going out to all my Family. My cousin Vernon was a Giant of man. He was oh SO HANDSOME inside and out. He will truly be missed. My we all find comfort in the fact that our Heavenly Father knows best.
Much Love
Carolyn King Allen Fullwood
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