We were saddened to hear of the loss of Verne who always brightened up the neighborhood. He was a great friend to our family for the last 20 plus years. He will be deeply missed.
Verne V. Wattawa
September 6, 1941 ~ October 13, 2025
Born in:
San Diego , California
Resided in:
Herndon, Virginia
A proud graduate of San Diego State University, Verne went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served in the Department of State with the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) as Executive Director of the U.S. Delegation at Disarmament Talks in Geneva. Subsequently, he spent several years with SAIC. His career was a source of great pride and lifelong camaraderie.
Verne loved spending time with his family and friends, playing golf and cribbage, and cheering for his favorite sports teams. His kindness, generosity, humor, and unwavering devotion to those he loved will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by wife, Wanda Wattawa, and is survived by his children, Mike Wattawa (wife Carol), Vedana Lamb (wife Cherie), and Brent McKinney (wife Lisa); his grandchildren, Cayla Rabkin, Jessica Rice, Erica McKinney, Joshua Wattawa, Grace Wattawa, and Nick McKinney; and many extended family members and friends who cherished him.
Big thanks to Inova Loudoun Hospital (and Virginia Heart) for their incredible care.
A viewing will be held on Friday, October 17th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia [171 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA, 22180].
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Visitation: October 17, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Money and King Funeral Home
171 Maple Ave. W
Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-7440
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171 Maple Ave. W ,Vienna, VA 22180
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Arlington National Cemetery at a later date
1 Memorial Drive
Arlington , VA 22211
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