Alfred Brantley Vernon Jr.

Born October 21, 1935 in El Dorado, he was the son of Alfred Brantley Vernon, Sr. and Dovie Newsom Vernon who preceded him in death. He had been employed at Murphy Oil Corp as an accountant. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish and treasured his time spent with friends and family at Lake Greeson. Al was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where he served on numerous committees and had been the church treasurer for many years. Al also served his country as a member of the U. S. Army.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Beverly Cain Vernon of El Dorado, a son, Trey Vernon (Pam) of El Dorado, daughters, Shayne Rothwell (Shawn) of Camden, AR, Valerie Rogers (Brian) of Little Rock, AR and Allison Hartley of Shreveport LA. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Bella Rothwell, Sam Rothwell, Jackson Hancock, Kate Vernon, Justin Ardwin (Stacy), and Corey Ardwin (Connie) along with 3 great-grandchildren, Vincent Ardwin, Lilith Ardwin and Katy Ardwin.

Memorial services will be held Friday, December 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul United Methodist Church with Dr. Bubba Smith and Rev. John Darnell officiating under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 700 West 8th St. or to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com