In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Vernon Anthony Rawlins of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. He is survived by his Mother, Mary Rawlins; Father, Everson Rawlins; Long life Partner, Marva Brown; Adopted Mother, Beverly Jennings; Sisters: Cherita & Natalie Francis; Sisters-in-law: Kim Smith Francis Avril Rawlins; Brothers, Mitch Francis and Shawn Rawlins; Sons: Wahkad Rawlins, Vernon Rawlins (Deceased); (Adopted Daughters) Kalida Mayers, Wahkeem Rawlins, Wahjonii Rawlins; Daughter Wahkesha Rawlins,Te'Andra Richardson (Adopted Daughter) Kalida Mayers  ;Granddaughters. Te'Chaye O'Neal and Aleyah Curtis; Grandson (Adopted Grandson) Joel Betancourt; Nieces: Kayla Kelly, Mitchia Francis ,Keyonna Reed; Nephew, Kyle Kelly, Knemoi Francis, Tyler Plummer; Uncle, Clement Browne, Vincent Browne; Aunts, Angela Rawlins; Great Uncles, Clay Simmons and Family; Great Aunt, Geraldine Barry; Cousins: Lavar Francis, Troy and Larry Rawlins, Alma Francis-Heyliger and family Sonia and Mario Francis, Shelia Rawlins and Family, Terry Francis and Family Sharon Caines, Hermon Caines, Laurizene Richards Alafia Rawlins, Shelaine Rawlins Special Friends Laverne Mayers and Family Sandra Claxton and Family, Lisa Edmeade, Harriet Hodge and Family Cynthia Parrott and Family, Mingle Wade, Valerie Weeks Heado, Ian Dupigny, Market Square Fisherman, Chepee David