Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Vernon Leon Dull, age 86, of Portland passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in Winchester on February 13, 1938 the son of Carroll and Marjorie (Day) Dull.  He was married to Jean Hinshaw who survives.  Vernon was a retired mold maker having worked for Overmeyer Mold, Armstrong Mold and Ross Mold.  He was a US Airforce veteran, Winchester High School graduate, member of Moose Lodge and American Legion.  He was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing and golf.

Surviving are his wife Jean, Three sons Scott Dull (wife Diana) of Winchester, Dallas Taylor of Portland and Darrin Taylor of Texas, three daughters Debbie Byrd (husband Dave) of Elwood, Brenda Fetty of Winchester and Bobi Sullivan of Portland, sister Barbara Mills of Winchester, Twelve grandchildren and Eighteen great grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his parents Carroll Dull and Marjorie Detro, son Dean Taylor and sisters Janet Goodhew and Shirley Byrne.

Funeral services will be Monday December 30th at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Burial with military graveside rites will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com