Vernon Edward Bing, 47, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 24, 2012. Vern was born on August 24, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Vernon William and Oleva Darleen Bing who survive, in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Vern was a hardworking man, being the owner of two local businesses, VSL Painting Construction, LLC and VSL Signs, LLC. He was also an U.S. Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-five years, Shelly Rahe Wilson Bing; his son, Curtis Edward Bing of Cheshire; his daughter, Lauren Ashley Bing of Gallipolis; two brothers, Carl Duane (Diana) Bing of Bidwell and Charles Anthony Bing of Pomeroy; one sister, Melissa Carol Bing (Ronnie) Bolin of Bidwell; one granddaughter, Cassidy Michelle Bing of Oak Hill, Ohio; several aunts, uncles, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mount Vernon Bing, Bertha Elizabeth Bing, Lee Meredith Bing and Aurelia Bing.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2012, for relative and friends at the Addison Reynolds Cemetery with Rev. Don Saxon officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Willis Funeral Home. There will be flag presentation at the graveside.

Pallbearers will be John Carroll, Randy McKinney, Jerrid Douglas, Jeremy Gardner, James Stewart, and Andrew Parsons.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.