Corsicana - Robert Vernon Boyd, a remarkable brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 93.

He was born on October 10, 1930, in Cornerville, Arkansas to Jack and Clara Boyd. Vernon moved to Mildred, Texas at the age of three with his family. He attended Little Mildred and graduated from Mildred High School in 1948. Vernon served his country proudly by serving in the Air Force from March 1949 until he was honorably discharged in March 1954.

Vernon worked most of his life in the oil fields in and around Navarro County, especially in the Mildred area. He was a hardworking man and he set an unprecedented work ethic for and in his children. He was a 67-year member of the Eureka Masonic Lodge and was a Master Mason.

He found the love of his life, Dorothy Grantham, just down the road (they lived just a few miles apart on the same road) and they attended elementary school together. They would marry on June 5, 1953, and would go on to celebrate 66 years of marriage before her passing in 2019. They welcomed three children together and over the many years would attend rodeos, horse shows and trail rides. Vernon loved ALL animals and had a soft spot for animals he would while working in the oil field. He rescued many and brought them home. Many dogs and cats and even a ferret made a home on the farm! He loved tending to his prized pets—his cows! He even named most of them! The neighbors knew his feeding time was set in stone each day and could set their watch by it!

Vernon loved his family very much and often told us how blessed he truly felt! He said he had a good life filled with quality and quantity! He attended Eureka UMC and served on the Board for many years.

Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Jack and Clara Boyd; sisters, Alpha Johnson and Louise Coil; brothers, Hershel Boyd and Curtis Boyd; and his lifelong friend of 80 plus years, J.D. "Cowboy" Wright.

He is survived by his daughters, Becky Burns of Corsicana, Texas, Sandy Weiers and husband, Jerry of Glendale, Arizona, and son, John Boyd and wife, Cindy of Corsicana, Texas. He was blessed with many grandchildren; Garrett Minter and wife, Mary Beth, Chrissy Hawn and husband, Brandon, Heather Wasinger and husband, Jacob, Hayden Boyd, Heath Boyd, and Kayla Howard and Rick Burns and wife, Ashley. His great-grandchildren lovingly called him Pappa, and they are Conner and Clayton Hawn, Vivien and Priscilla Wasinger, Hand Boyd, and Natalie and Abby Burns. His only surviving sister, Annie Mae Baker of Biardstown, Texas.

Twilight Nursing Facility was a blessing as well. He received great care and made a friendship with MD, one of his caretakers that he talked about until his last day. The family wishes to thank Bristol Hospice Care for taking such amazing care of our dad. Nurse Julie, Nurse Kara and Nurse Ashley along with Chaplain Dave were so very kind and helpful. Vernon looked forward to their visits. Their words of encouragement and tenderness helped him so much.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at Corley Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 10:00 am with the Service following at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask you to make memorials to Eureka Cemetery Association at P.O. Box 34 Corsicana, Texas 75151 or to the Eureka Masonic Lodge #1060 P.O.Box 54 Corsicana, Texas 75151.

Arrangements under the direction of Corley Funeral Home 418 N 13th Street Corsicana, Texas. 903-874-3755. www.corleyfuneralhome.com