Obituary for Cecil L. Vermillion II

It’s with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Cecil “Bud” Vermillion II on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Cecil “Bud” Vermillion II was 57 years old and deeply loved by his family and friends. He was born on March 9, 1969, to Kathy (Lawrence) Vermillion and the late Cecil Vermillion I. 

Bud is survived by his son, Derrick (Kenzi Kanney) Vermillion, son/nephew, Karter Elsasser, mother, Kathy (Lawrence) Vermillion, stepmother, Cindy (Faulhaber) Vermillion, granddaughter, Kai Vermillion, siblings, Roberta Wells, Melissa Rose, Jolene Velasco, Jolette (Steven) Cramer, Heather Greenwood, Dustin Vermillion, Jessica (Trevor) Patrick and girlfriend, Alexa Jade. Bud is also survived by his cousin/brother, Robert “Bob” Vermillion, friends/brothers; Leroy Brown, Tracy Seiler, Uncle Mike (Cathy) Lawrence, Aunt Deb Lawrence, Aunt Marty Lawrence, Aunt Ginnie Bailey Howard, Aunt Teresa Harp, Aunt Sondra (Vermillion) Wren, Uncle Jim Vermillion, many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Vermillion I, paternal grandparents Lloyd “Shorty” Vermillion, Lenora and Art Conley, maternal grandparents, Robert and Martha Lawrence, Uncle Robert Vermillion, Aunt Angela, Uncle Jim Burd, Uncle Ralph Lawrence, Uncle Robert Lawwrence, Uncle George Bailey, Uncle Don Harp, cousin, Christopher Lawrence and cousin, Andrew Helton.

Bud was a 1988 Kenton High School Graduate. Later he worked at Honda Transmission for 14 years. He loved his animals. Always going to swap meets looking for more. He was a bird man at heart, spending countless hours taking care of his chicken. He loved to fish and was also an avid hunter. He started hunting at a very early age.

Bud was more than just a son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was our protector, our guardian, who was always there for all of us. He always did a little bit more than when he needed to do. He will be greatly missed by all.

A celebration of life for Cecil L. “Bud” Vermillion II will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Norman Cemetery at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Bud’s honor may be made to the American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.