Class of 1951

1951 Maroon SpotlightVernon DeBord
Vernon DeBord

Football 47-50, Class Secretary 48-49, Student Council 49-50, F.F.A. 47-51, F.F.A. Reporter 49-50, F. F. A. Vice-President 50-51, Perryscope Staff 50-51.

1951 Graduation Edition
Perry Daily Journal

Vernon K. DeBord, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. K. DeBord, route one, Perry, plans to enter Oklahoma A. & M. college or become a farmer after graduation. DeBord, 17, has attended Perry schools 12 years. He was awarded the junior master farmer degree at the state Future Farmers of American convention this year. DeBord, a three-year letterman in football, is vice president of the FFA chapter. He was reporter of the FFA chapter last year. DeBord also served on the Perryscope staff and has been a member of Teen Town for four years.

Vernon King DeBord

August 17, 1933 – March 9, 2005

Vernon “V.K.” DeBord, 71, born Aug. 17, 1933 in Perry, OK and died March 9, 2005, in Oklahoma City, OK.

He was married to Elizabeth Ann Martin and later married Billie Pierce. He retired from Estes Chemical in 1991.

V.K. was a member of Hillcrest Christian Church. He enjoyed reading, traveling, raising cattle and farming, but he loved going to church.

Preceding him in death was his parents; brother, Charlie; and aunt, Viola DeBord.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Billie; sons, Dale and Teresa DeBord, David and Kim DeBord, Mike and Sandy Pierce, Patrick Pierce; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; special nephew, Edwin (Preach) DeBord; and many other relatives and friends.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hillcrest Christian Church, 1501 SW 59th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73119.