Catchings, Vernon Ray (Age 61) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

My King,

Oh how painful and joyous it is to remember the day you found me saying, I was your wife. Your glance reached the depth of my soul, giving me a love so pure and true, that I know God trusted us to demonstrate the love of a King for his Queen unto Jesus the Christ.

I looked out the window thinking you would come walking home to me, than I realized that you had gone far off and chose to be with the Lord.

My King, there are times I must remind myself to breathe and to blink, inhale and exhale for my natural woman is saying "I'm Incomplete." Moments rush in, my heart pounds to an unfamiliar beat, seeming to skip a few beats every now and then, as I look for you, awaiting your loving embrace, your satisfying kiss. I faced memories of total bliss, engulfed with a sense of your presence and the power of your love for me.

How do I say goodbye to my King who's gone to be with the King of Kings. Whose love caused me to see what Christ really looks like. Vernon, when you gripped me with your love you empowered me to feel what love feels like.

My King, your love speaks to me in the pit of my being, causing my world to be alive and as your help meet your love gave me pleasure to sit at your feet, glaze up into your eyes and hear you say "Yes Dear" I love you my queen.

There can never be a "goodbye" as the loved we shared continues to grow even in this miracle of you going home. For centuries to come others will talk of a man they had the privilege to know. You my king are remarkable and I will treasure what we have for all eternity.

The intensity of our love from the moment we met, will never fade away, for our love was witnessed by angles above. You took care of me, dressed and clothe me with your tenderness, respect, loyalty and love. Together we shared a love, my king, causing a revival of love for all who had an encounter with us.

Vernon my king, you loved and took care of me, showing the world how a king loves, honors and protects his queen. I miss you, I love you and I'm grateful you're not suffering and went home to be with the Lord. I know the love you gave to me and others will always be told.
I'll never say goodbye; I bow my heart to you my dear and say "Rest In Peace My King."

Peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, Vernon Ray Catchings, transitioned to eternal life.

The beloved husband of Dr. Darlean Catchings; devoted father of Caleb Padilla and Desirai O'Guinn Catchings. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing, 4:00pm until time of service, 5:00pm, Friday, July 31, 2015 at Fort Foote Baptist Church, 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744.

Interment, 9:30am, Friday, August 7, 2015, Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland.