Vernon "Vern" Renshawe Babb III, 59, of rural Veedersburg, passed away in a grain bin accident in Stone Bluff on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 10:40 a.m.

Vernon was born in Crawfordsville, on July 9, 1953. He was the son of Melissa M. (Ingalsbe) Babb of Veedersburg and the late Vernon Ray Babb. Vernon has been a life resident of Fountain County, living most of his life in rural Veedersburg. He was a 1971 graduate of Fountain Central High School and received an associate degree in diesel mechanics from Lincoln Tech in 1972.

Vernon owned and operated Midwest Welding & Fabricating for more than 30 years. During this time, Vernon also had worked for Steel Craft in Foster; Hitech in Crawfordsville and as a bus driver for the Southeast Fountain School Corporation; Raybestos in Crawfordsville. He was presently working at Newtown Farm Service in Stone Bluff.

Vernon attended the Mellott Community Bible Church. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. His ancestry was that of Sioux Indian background and he was a member of the American Indian Council and lifetime member of the North American Hunters. He enjoyed hunting, canoeing and camping. He especially enjoyed mowing with his tractor.

On June 12, 1982, Vernon married Verlinda G. Gayler in Covington. She survives.

Besides his wife, Verlinda and his mother, Melissa Babb, Vernon leaves behind his four children, Christopher (Eileen) Babb, Veedersburg, Kasina Warrick, Covington, Vernon "Vern" (Kim) Babb, II, Veedersburg and Veronica Cowherd, Lafayette; three sisters, Rosemary Moore, Clinton, Ann (Bruce) Donovan, Veedersburg and Dixie (Randy) Salts, Wingate; 10 grandchildren, Macy, Kaden, Kendyl, Marisa, Bryce, Colton, Thaylynn, Alyson, Catalina and William.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Makemson.

Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Maus Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at the funeral home, with Pastor Richard Carty officiating. Burial will follow in the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.