Vernon Ray Roush Sr. 94, of Mason, WV, passed away March 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born July 10, 1931, in Mason, WV, a son of the late Guy W. and Margaret Frances (Mason) Roush. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William J., Kenneth and Guy Thomas Roush; sister, Coral Walker and Jessetta Zerkle.

Vernon was a graduate of Wahama High School, and a United States Marine Corp veteran serving in Korea. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, WV with 31 years of service. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local #5668 Ravenswood, the Clifton Lodge #23 AF&AM Mason, WV and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #157 Mason, WV. Vernon was a member of the Christian Brethren Church, Mason, WV and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Patty Lou (Riley) Roush; sons, Vernon Ray Roush Jr. and his wife Gayle of Gallipolis, OH and Thomas Henry Roush and his wife Jeannie of Letart, WV; daughter, Guyla Rae Walburn and her husband Jeff of Mason, WV; four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Monday, March 16, 2026, at Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV with Pastor Howard Blain officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, WV. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time-of-service Monday at the funeral home.

Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.

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