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Vernon Dwain Bruner, 90, entered the Lord’s presence on the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Due to COVID-19, an online memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at fbcstephenville.org or @firstbaptiststephenville Facebook Live with Dr. Ken May officiating.
A come-and-go viewing will be held at Lacy Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and Thursday, Jan. 7. A basket will be available to place cards or expressions of condolence for the family.
Dwain was born in Kerens, Texas, to Vernon Decatur Bruner and Agnes Williamson Bruner. He was the oldest of three boys. He grew up and thrived in the small town of Kerens, where his Dad, Vernon, was the local automobile and Chevrolet dealer. His Granddad, Charlie, started the automobile business as a full-service gas station in the early 1920’s. Dwain graduated as valedictorian of Kerens High School, Class of 1947. ....

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