Vernon Ray Guess
November 04, 1939 - August 16, 2020
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Vernon Ray Guess
November 04, 1939 - August 16, 2020
Obituary
Vernon Ray Guess (80) born November 4, 1939 in Santa Barbara passed from this world on August 16th 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother Addie, father Vernon Patton, brother Wesville.
Survived by his two sisters June and Karen, wonderful wife of 39 years Roberta; daughter Kimberly, two sons, Vernon Oliver, wife Elly and Victor Ray, wife Karen; 5 grandchildren Holle’, Kayci, Kaydn, Annabeth, and Gage. Vern, as many knew him, loved all things trains—from narrow gauge to standard gauge he could tell you all about them. A life long member of the National Model Railroad Association, he enjoyed modeling O scale 2 rail in his early years, along with his father.
Vern was a mold-breaker when it came to traveling layouts, building family/personal layouts showing them off at different train shows. He had one of the largest HO scale circus, train, and carnival layouts that traveled from Dallas to Canada with eye catching animation and detail. Later in life, he started modeling in G gauge where the family layout was a centerpiece of the 2011 National Convention.
Vern helped in the completion and restoration of a handful of full sized circus wagons that are on display at the Circus World Museums. His talents and smile will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Collinsville Church of Christ, 1010 W. broadway, Collinsville, OK.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: September 4, 2020 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: Collinsville Church of Christ
- Location: 1010 West Broadway Street Collinsville, Oklahoma - (Get Directions)
16 responses to Vernon Ray Guess
Celia Wetherill says:
August 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Ward Patton says:
August 18, 2020
May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Roberta you now will start your new journey in life on the path god has set for you. Grief is a long and the hard path to travel but with the help of family and God you will grow into the person he has set out for you to be. My prayers are with you. Vern will be missed by all he was a good friend to have.
Rhonda Letterman says:
August 18, 2020
My heart aches for the loss of my brother in law. He loved his family to the fullest. Never met a stranger. If you asked him about trains he would talk to you for hours. You will be missed by many. We love you Vern. May you rest in peace.
Mary Dean says:
August 18, 2020
Praying for all of you. So sorry for your loss. I will think of your dad every time I see a train. ??🙏
Lawrence Hash says:
August 18, 2020
Sending love and prayers for your family as you remember a great man.