Vernon Neil Boyd

Neil Boyd, 87, of Perry, GA., passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Navicent Atrium Health Medical Center in Macon, GA. Mr. Boyd was born April 20, 1935 in Knobel, AR. He was retired and enjoyed spending time with his family, yard work, working on lawn mowers and tractors. He attended Henderson Baptist Church in Henderson, GA.

On May 26, 1954, he married Polly Malone. They recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. Other survivors include their son Anthony “Tony” Starnes of Paragould, AR.; brothers Norris Boyd of Knobel, AR., James Boyd of Alpine, TX., and Cleitus Boyd of Corning, AR.; grandchildren Rachel Boyd Downs and Clyde Boyd; great-grandchildren Miranda, Tyler, Clyde, Jace, and Xander; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son Vernon Boyd, Jr.; parents Clyde Earl and Ella Alice (Smith) Boyd; and brothers Conrad and Travis Boyd.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with funeral service beginning 2:00 PM. Burial will follow the services at Bond Cemetery in Knobel, AR.

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