Vern E. “Skip” Enders III, 80, of Dyersburg, formerly of Watervliet, MI, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. Born April 1, 1944, he was the son of the late Vern Everette Enders Jr. and Helen Elizabeth Barnes Enders. Mr. Enders proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion Post 568 in Stevensville, MI.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rose Enders; three daughters, Barbara Antrim of Hoxie, AR, Julie Hotchkiss (David) of Bull Shoals, AR, Diane Parmer of Dyersburg; one sister, Susan E. Hoffman of Benton Harbor, MI; one brother, Terry Enders Sr. (Ann Marie) of Stevensville, MI; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Anthony Hotchkiss and his great-granddaughter, Braylee Stewart.
A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Crystal Springs Cemetery, 1655 Napier Ave., Benton Harbor. Military Honors will be presented by American Legion Post 568. A reception will be held following the service at the American Legion Post 568 in Stevensville. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph.
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