Vernon Ray Shourd Obituary
We bid farewell to Vernon Ray Shourd of Searcy, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 29, 2025 at the age of 89. Vernon touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Ray Shourd to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Jacob and Ludie Allen Shourd; his wife Pat Baugh Shourd; and his siblings, Allen Wayne Shourd (Bill), Virgie Gordon and Glenda Harris.
He is survived by: his children, Rick Shourd (Kathy) of Searcy, Dianna Meeks (Kenny) of Searcy, Kay Williams (Scott) of Searcy and Jon Shourd (Cathy) of Conway; his siblings, Jim Shourd (Juanita) of Searcy, Lonnie Shourd of Tennessee, Brenda Rutledge of Oklahoma and Ruth Ann Bennett of Searcy; his brother-in-law Don Baugh (Pat) of Searcy; his granddaughters, Kendra Hollingshead (Tommy), Kayla Meeks of Searcy, Tiffany Barrentine (Brandon) of Bald Knob, Erica Keichline (Kiefer) of Searcy, Rachel Dowell (Adam) of Texas, Emily Rodgers (Ladd) of Searcy, Abby Shourd, Haley Shourd of Conway and Sophie Shourd of Searcy; his stepgrandchildren, Scott Armstrong (Arlana), Jimmy Meeks (Amanda), Kristin Langston (Lance), Marcus Knight, Bo Williams (Lydia) and Beth Davis (Brad); and his stepsons, Wade Cross (Debbie) and Randy Cross (Tammy). He is also survived by 13 step-great-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-great grandchildren.
