Vernon M. Jernegan of Edgartown died on Sunday, July 10 at Mass General Hospital. He was 81.

He was married to Marilyn (Viera) Jernegan, who predeceased him in August of 2000.

His graveside service will be held on Friday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the Old Westside Cemetery on Cooke street in Edgartown, officiated by the Rev. Sharon Eckhardt and with military honors provided by the Veterans of Martha’s Vineyard.

A complete obituary will appear in a future issue of the Gazette. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs, and an online guest book is available at ccgfuneralhome.com.