Capt. Gilbert Vernon Barrington
August 24, 1946- February 7, 2015
Capt. Gilbert Vernon Barrington was born August 24, 1946 in Tyrrell County to Jenny Mae and Gilbert Barrington. He is survived by five sisters; Nelson Cox, Carolyn Cutrell, Selma Watson, Hope Dough and Kathy Spencer; two daughters, Laura Beasley and husband, Hank of Wanchese and Angie Hooper and husband, Sean of Manteo; a son, Jason Todd of Virginia; three granddaughters, Cole Beasley, Jeni Hooper and Aleia Barrington of Ohio; and three grandsons, Fisher and Keegan Beasley of North Carolina and Phillip Tuck of Virginia. Vernon was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen.
Capt. Vern spent most of his life in Dare County as a hunting guide, charter boat captain and fisherman where generations of young men and women became a part of his life and stories.
The last few years Capt. Vern lived in Western North Carolina to be near his best friend, Donna Lynn Egan.
A Service of Celebration will be held in Dare County at Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. A Service of Celebration will be held in Jefferson, NC at Orion Baptist Church on Monday, February 9th at 7:00 pm. All friends are welcome. Capt. Vern requested gifts of love to be made to Roanoke Island Presbyterian Day Care online at www.ripres.org or by mail at 855 Hwy. 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954.
Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with local arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
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Denise & Ken Rothrock
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
George & Linda Pearce, Manteo, NC
To his children, extended family, and many friends who loved him — we send our sincere sympathy.
Lynda F. Midgett
Laura, Angie and the rest of the family. I first met Vernon in the early 60’s at the old Mattamuskeet lodge along with a lot of his family. He truly was an outdoorsman. I have not seen him in quite a while but when ever I did we had a good time catching up. He loved his children and proud of the grandchildren. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. He has crossed over THE BAR and telling LEE about whats been happening.
Donna Garrison
So sorry to here about Vernon. I loved Jenny Mae and her whole family. All of you will be in my prayers!
Linda and Allen Schwartz
Sorry to hear of Vern’s passing. We did not have the honor of knowing him as long as the rest of you. Our son and daughter in-law were neighbors in Manteo. Rick thought a lit of Vern and we got to know him on our visits to NC. Rick, his Dad and Vern swapped stories that I am sure were right on true!!. Prayers for family and friends for Gods peace.
Andrew Floyd Smithson
With sincere sympathy at the loss of such a kind and thoughtful man.
All suffering is over and now he is at peace.
“Home is the sailor,
home from the sea,
And the hunter,
home from the hill.”
Mary Jolliff Moore
To Vernon’s family, my prayers and condolences. I knew him way back when I lived in lovely Dare County. I watch his grandchildren’s triumphs online. Angie and Laura, he loved you so much and was proud of you. May God’s love be your comfort. Love, Mary
Faye Lewark Daniels
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
Debbie Carawan Bynum
My heart and prayers go out to the family. May God provide much needed comfort…
Brant Murray
Rest Peacefully, Capt. Barrington.
Vernon always had an infectious smile on his face, and a jolly disposition.
May the far shore welcome you…. with new and old friends, …and fellow outdoorsmen.
Prayers to his families for peace in their difficult time.
Wayne and Sandy Robinson
Keeping you and yours in our prayers.
Wayne and Sandy Robinson
Praying peace and comfort for you and yours.
Howard Rock
i am very sorry to hear of Captain Vernon passing. He was always a good customer and I enjoyed talking with him about the old stories he always had them ready to tell. I wish I could attend the memorial service this weekend but I will be out of town. He is missed around the docks.
Penny ashby
So sorry for your family s loss. May his memories always bring a smile to you’re heart
Tim Gaylord
I haven’t seen Vernon in so time now. I have many fond memories of our hunting days. We did our share of exploring to find a better hunting place.
May the family be blessed to have such a great person in their family.
Joe and Nell Malat
Our thoughts and prayers are with Vernon’s family. We have lost another “good old friend.”
Nell and Joe Malat
Buddy Creef
So sorry to hear this news. He was a friend and mentor, as I came up through the charter boat ranks in the 80’s. Thoughts and prayers to Laura, Angie, and the rest of the family.
Pat Haltigan
Vernon was a friend and mentor to myself and many others, The Barrington family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles Clark Jr.
Angie and Laura, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Carrie Perry and Doris Teeter
We offer our love and concern to the family. Thanks for sharing Captain Vern with us here in the mountains.
Billy Howell
During the short time I got to spend with Capt. I enjoyed his many stories of family and friends. He always had a new recipe for seafood to share and a wonderful big smile. I will miss him and his stories. The community of Ashe county has lost a good friend by his passing.