Vernon Small was a very accomplished man in life. Since he was a young boy, he was always very skilled, independent, and driven. As he grew up, he began to learn the trade of construction, which allowed him to have the skills to build his own home in Barbados. His years on experience prepared him for his future as a carpenter. He worked more than 30+ years as a carpenter. Vernon was well known carpenter in Belle Glade, and he touched the lives on many people with his kind-heartedness and willingness to help when someone was in need. He was someone you can depend on for anything. One of Vernon's most important accomplishments was building his life on the foundation of God and obeying the Apostle doctrine and setting that foundation for his family.