Mr. Vernon Lee Norwood, age 71, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 12:00 a.m. on November 17, 2013 at his residence.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Metropolis. Rev. Jon Cockrel and Rev. Paul McCormick will officiate. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.Mr. Norwood was an avid fisherman, farmer and member of the Masonic Lodge #91. He was an employee of Allied for 32 years before retiring.Vernon is survived by his daughters, Kimberly McCormick and husband Paul of Metropolis, IL, and Karol Smith and husband Sam of Corinth, TX; 1 daughter-in-law, Sherri Norwood of Justin, TX; 3 granddaughters, Michaela McCormick of Metropolis, Samantha Smith of Corinth, TX, and Kathryn Norwood of Justin, TX; 1 grandson, Matthew McCormick of Metropolis; 1 brother, Lindell Norwood and wife Marsha of Metropolis; 1 sister-in-law, Doris Vogt of Metropolis; several nieces and nephews and 3 acquired grandsons, Matthew Ballard, Jeff Donnelly, and Travis Zea.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; son, Kevin and 1 brother, Warren.Visitation will be held from 12 pm until the funeral hour on Monday, November 25 at the First United Methodist Church.