James Randolph "Randy" Vail
James Randolph "Randy" Vail
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James Randolph “Randy” Vail, 66, of Humphrey passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at his home.
Randy was born May 16, 1959, in Pine Bluff to James Edward “Ed” Vail and Helen Randolph Vail. He was a 1977 graduate of Stuttgart High School. He was an electrician.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors are his mother, Helen Vail of Humphrey; sister, Marie Elizabeth Bailey of Vilonia; niece, Amber (Russell) Johnston of Conway; great-niece Arynn-Marie Johnston of Conway- and great-nephew, Jordenn Johnston of Conway.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Sunshine Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.
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1107 W 22nd St, Stuttgart, AR 72160
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