Vernon Holford Absalom


Sunrise: 20th August 1930 | Sunset: 6th November 2021

Better known as “Boots” or “Proverbs” of River Land, St. Philip; formerly of Rosegate, St. John.

Former employee of Carrington Sugar Factory.

Member of the Church of The Holy Trinity.

Husband of Gloria “Pauline” Absalom

Father of Donna and the late Dale Marshall

Stepfather of Rosita and Richard Brathwaite, Roslyn Gooding and Harriette Brown

Grandfather Nicole, Tevon and Felicia Marshall, Dasley Clarke, and several others

Great grandfather of four

Brother of Desmond Clarke and others deceased

Brother-in-Law of Sandra Clarke

Father-in-Law of Dee Marshall,

Uncle of Denise Carter-Taylor, Marie Blades and several others

Relative of the Absalom, Estwick and Proverbs families

Friend of the River Land Community and many others


The funeral of Vernon Holford Absalom will leave C. H Best Funeral Home, St. Martin, St. Philip on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 for the Church of The Holy Trinity, Ruby, St. Philip, where relatives and friends are asked to meet for a Graveside Service of Thanksgiving, and Interment at 3:00pm.

Floral tributes may be delivered to C.H Best Funeral Home no later than 12noon on Tuesday.


Live streaming on https://restinpeace.live/VernonAbsalom

Condolences may be sent to chbestfuneral@gmail.com


Flowers | Balloon Parting | Elegy | Music Therapy | Memorial Candle | Musical Tribute