Vernon Boyd, Jr.

Mr. Vernon Neil Boyd, Jr., 62, of Perry, GA., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 27, 2019 after courageously fighting a long battle with brain cancer. Vernon was born in Santa Monica, CA., on April 16, 1957. He grew up mainly in Neelyville, MO., and attended Neelyville High School. Vernon was a member of the Perry Church of Christ. He resided in Hawkinsville, GA., for over 30 years and retired as the manager of Star Gas there. His family and his little dog, Tinkerbell, were his world.

He is survived by his parents Neal and Polly Boyd of Perry, GA.; brother Anthony “Tony” Starnes of Paragould AR.; daughter Rachel Boyd Downs of Clarkesville, GA.; son Clyde Boyd of Byron, GA.; grandchildren Miranda Motley of Gainesville, GA., Tyler Downs of Clarkesville, GA., Clyde Boyd, Jr., of Byron, GA., Jace Boyd of Byron, GA., Xander Boyd of Powder Springs, GA.; three uncles Cleitus Boyd of Corning, AR., Norris Boyd of Knobel, AR., James Boyd of Alpine, TX.; and several cousins.

Vernon was preceded in death by his grandparents Clyde and Ella Boyd of Knobel, AR.; grandmother Odie Mae Knoppe; and granddaughter Josey Boyd.

Graveside service will be conducted Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Bond Cemetery in Knobel, AR., with James Johnston officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel.

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