Vernon "Duckie" Bloyd

Mr. Vernon “Duckie” Bloyd of Mt. Sherman, Kentucky, son of the late Rollin Austin Bloyd and Sylvia Despain, was born on November 13, 1938 in Green County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home having attained the age of 87 years, nine months and ten days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. As a lifelong carpenter, he built numerous homes and enjoyed refinishing furniture.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Bradshaw Bloyd, on August 15, 2025.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Melissa and Johnny Cottrill; three grandchildren: Kris and Naomi Sutherland, Miranda and Michael Lawless, and Maddy and Austin Hinton; seven great-grandchildren: Maizey, Lucy, Rosie, Sawyer, Olivia, Landon and Hailey; one brother: David Buley; plus a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one grandson: Paul Sutherland; one great-grandson: Malachi Lawless; and three siblings: Austin Bloyd, Hugh Bloyd and Sheila Buley.

The funeral service for Mr. Vernon “Duckie” Bloyd will be conducted at 12 Noon, Central Time, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial to follow in the Buffalo Cemetery. Bro. Joe Milby officiating.

Visitation is requested after 10 AM, Central Time, on Wednesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to Kosair Charities, which can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Michael Lawless, Billy Neagle, Troy Buley, Keaton Buley, Hugh Bloyd, Jr. and Christopher Bloyd

Honorary Pallbearers: Kris Sutherland, Bob Skaggs, Carl Slick Alexander, David Buley, Steve Keith, Timmy Quisenberry, Terry Carman and Jimmy Underwood

Arrangements are under the direction of Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg.