Lonnie Leroy Vereen, Sr. was born on July 26, 1923 to Pearl Anne Mae Vereen in Waycross, Georgia. Lonnie attended the local schools in Duval County. On March 18, 1943, Lonnie enlisted in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge on September 10, 1943. He worked for the International Longshoreman Association for some 40 years.

Lonnie departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2016 and was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Vereen; mother, Pearl Vereen.

Lonnie leaves to cherish his memories, four loving and devoted sons, Lonnie Vereen, Jr., George Vereen, Lawrence Vereen, and Lester Vereen; one daughter, Lonvana Vereen; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

The funeral service for Lonnie Leroy Vereen, Sr. will be held 11:00 am SATURDAY, at the Samuel C. Rogers Jr. Memorial Chapel 4315 N. Main St. The visitation will be held 5 - 7:00 pm, Friday, at the mortuary. Interment in Restlawn Cemeteries. Please sign the family guest book @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234