Vernon Aaron Romines

RISING STAR-Vernon Aaron Romines was born on July 12, 1929 in Oklahoma. Vernon passed from this life on January 8, 2015 at the Eastland Memorial Hospital. Vernon was raised in Arizona. For many years he owned and operated a gas station and garage combination. He was a mechanic. He married Joanne Ernst on May 11, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Vernon and Joanne moved to Rising Star, Texas in 2004 after attending a family reunion there and deciding they really liked the town and people. He is survived by his wife, Joanne of the home; two daughters, Edith Shofner of Rising Star, Verna Jo Romines of College Station, and a son, Gary Romines of Arizona; stepsons Clifford Wright of Rising Star, Scotty Wright of Washington, and Kenneth Wright of Odessa. Vernon and Joanne opened their hearts and home to several children over the years. They raised a nephew, Joseph Martin who now resides in Arizona. They are also raising two great grandchildren, Khloe and Caden Grubbs of the home. He is also survived by two sisters, Beulah Spowehn of California and Betty Johnson of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Berbin, Herman, and Carl; 3 sisters, Bonnie, Lois, and Florene.