Vernon Decker, of Spanish Lake, Missouri, died on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Jackie Decker; devoted father of the late Gary Decker and father-in-law of the late Donna Decker; cherished and beloved grandfather of James J. (Stacey) Decker; prized uncle of Gloria (Greg) Wangelin and Shirley Grim; loving great-grandfather of Samantha, Libby and Chloe; dearest great-uncle of Johnathan Grim. Vernon was a truck driver for B-MAC for over 30 years. Vernon loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and flying, as he was a pilot. He was also a member of the Lake Timberline Club of Bonne Terre, MO. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of St. Louis.