William Marlin Vest

January 22, 2026

William Marlin Vest, age 88, of Highland Lake,

passed away Jan. 14, 2026.
He was preceded in death by parents Charles S.
and Earline Vest; bothers Charles Vest and Kenneth
Vest; and sisters Linda Cardwell and Sarah Little.
He is survived by wife Carolyn Vest; sons Jeff
Payne (Holly), Rusty Payne (Karen), Butch Payne (Jen-
nifer), Rick Vest (Kim), Mike Vest (Laura), and Tim
Vest (Tracy); daughters Cindy Porter and Gina Vest;
grandchildren Casey Payne, Kali Howard (Peyton),
Chandler Payne, Noah Payne, Josh Vest (Sarah);
brother David Vest; and a host of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 17,
2026, at Lemley Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until
11 a.m. A memorial service was held in the chapel
beginning at 11 a.m.
Lemley Funeral Home and Crematory is honored
to serve this family.