Vernon Jarrett

1917–2004 (age 87)

Journalist

About Vernon Jarrett

Vernon Jarrett (1917–2004) lived to age 87. They were a journalist. Born in Saulsbury, they died in Chicago. They are buried at Oak Woods Cemetery in Maine.

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