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1944
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2026
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John Vail Obituary
The son of George and Mae (Minyard) Vail was born in Bessemer, Ala. on April 25, 1944.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty Vail; brother, Edward Vail; and sister, Barbara Parker; and grandson, Jeffery Tillman.
John is survived by his son, James "Bo" Vail; his daughter, Anne Vail; and his stepchildren, Kathy Smith, Mark Gunter, and Bryan Gunter, 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, at Alpena First Baptist Church beginning at 10 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Auman Cemetery under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.
Memorial donations can be made to Alpena First Baptist Church, PO Box 130, Alpena, AR, 72611.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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