Vernon F. Stratton, 74 of Powhatan, widower of Ethel H. Stratton, died July 2, 2009.

He is survived by two stepdaughters, Minor Miller and special friend, Clarence Davis, and Marion Leake; two stepsons, Newton and Harold Hodges; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

The family received friends on July 5th at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. A graveside service was held Monday morning in the Powhatan Community Cemetery.