Vernon George Cogburn, Jr.

March 31, 1943 - July 25, 2009
Vernon George Cogburn, Jr.

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Vernon George Cogburn, Jr., 66, who was kissed by Grace Kelly at the tender age of six while Miss Kelly filmed the movie ìThe Swanî at the Biltmore Estate, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Sr., who worked 44 years and retired from Biltmore Dairy; his mother, Cleatus Cornelia Davis Cogburn, who was named by Mrs. Vanderbilt, and who was born just a few months after her father, Cleat Davis, was killed while in the service of the Estate as a ranger in the pink bed area; his brother, Kenneth Cogburn; and his sister, Ellen Gibson.

He is survived by his sisters, Betty Hunting and Mildred Pruit; his wife, Janet, and daughters, Tracie Pope and Angela McMahan; their husbands, Jeffrey and Darryl; and two grandsons, Lee and Payton Pope; as well as Kenneth Marsengill, Karen Robinson, and Christopher Marsengill.


Service

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
12:00 AM

Kirby Memorial Chapel - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Service

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Green Hills Cemetery - Directions
Leicester Highway
Asheville, NC

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  • July 27, 2009
    don funderud says:
    To Angela, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your dad. I grew up with jr. when I lived in biltmore and went to school with him. He had a hot rod '57 Ford that was cool and ran fast. Alot of good times growing up.

  • July 27, 2009
    Teri Cogburn says:
    Janet and family I will miss my cousin He was a great guy. I have memories of our family reunions and the family research we have done together. The stories of our Dad's lives growing up together. My heart goes out to you and the kids. He will always be remembered Love you all Teri

  • July 27, 2009
    jack&judy jones says:
    sorry for your loss.ourthoughs are with you.we were all biltmore alum

  • July 27, 2009
    Geanene Crawford Lubinski says:
    Memories are truly a gift from God. May your memories and mine bring peace and comfort to all of us who loved Junior. My prayers are with all of you as you celebrate his life.