In Memory

Vernon Whitney Critzer - Class Of 1966

Vernon Whitney Critzer Jr., 70, of Afton, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

He was born on May 12, 1948, to the late Vernon W. Critzer and Helen Brown Critzer.

He was a farmer, horticulturist, and former pastor of Church of the Blue Ridge at Afton, Va.

Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Kaylor Critzer; sister in law, Ellen Kaylor; brother-in-law, John Kaylor, a number of cousins and the employees of Critzer Family Farm.

The family will receive family and friends Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. at McDow Funeral Home, in Waynesboro, Va.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Blue Ridge, in Afton, Va. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Afton Christian School, 9357 Critzers Shop Road, Afton, VA 22920.

Thanks to all who helped to care for Whitney including Hospice of the Piedmont and Care Advantage.

Condolences may be shared at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.

Submitted by Sam Clarke.