Richmond County GaArchives Obituaries.....Verneau, Wilford “Buzz” Nelson, Jr. May 8, 2022
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Augusta Chronicle 10 May 2022
Entered into rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022, CW3 Wilford “Buzz” Nelson Verneau, Jr.
(ret. U.S. Army), 86, loving husband of Mrs. Nancy “Nan” Verneau. Wilford was given
the nickname "Buster" by his maternal grandfather.  This was changed to "Buzz" in
high school.  Buzz was born in Latrobe, PA, he served in the U.S. Army for 25 years
before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer; he served in the US Army Reserve,
Company L, 314th INF Regiment, 79th INF Div, from 1953 until 1958.  Wilford
transferred to the Regular Army in 1958 and retired on 30 June 1978.  For slightly
over a year he worked for Burroughs Corp as a computer service technician.  He began
working for the Defense Department as a civilian instructor in Sept 1979 and retired
from Federal Civil Service 31 Oct 1997. Buzz was a faithful member of Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church where he served as president and in many other ways. He also sang in
the choir and acted in various skits throughout the years. 
Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Debra Verneau, Bruce
Verneau (Deanna), Scott Verneau (Joy) and Kathleen Verneau; 8 grandchildren; 11
great grandchildren; and sister: Pamela Reschick. He was preceded in death by his
daughter: Brenda Lee Verneau and brother, David Verneau.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Our
Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Roger Schwartz officiating. Interment will follow
at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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