Vernon Derrell Burroughs, 90 years of age, went to sleep in death on April 26, 2026, exactly as he wished, peacefully in his own bed at home. Vernon was born July 12, 1935, in Independence, Missouri to Freeman Burroughs and Helen Willoughby Burroughs. He was the second youngest of six children. He is survived by two of his siblings, his older sister Barbara Huckabee and his younger brother Larry Burroughs (Lynette).

Vernon Darrell Burroughs met Peggy Normand in Brouillette, Louisiana which resulted in a life-long marriage since October 22, 1955. Vernon was in the Air Force at the time, and they were stationed in several locations before settling in Alexandria, Louisiana, where Vernon eventually retired. He was known for his hospitality and never failed to offer coffee and a snack to those who came to visit. He was famously industrious and loved spending his days on the golf course until he transitioned into his most important role, caring for Peggy.

Vernon and Peggy had six children together Derrell Glen Burroughs (deceased), Kerry Louise Jones (John), Katherine Moreau, Angela Sue Evans (Cedric), Vernon Derrell Burroughs II (deceased), and Sheila Michelle Trevino (deceased). They also had 15 grandchildren Brian Jones, Allisha Jones Bordelon (Shay), Andrea Moreau Brovetto, Michael Scott Moreau, Ryan Moreau (deceased), Richard Moreau, Bonny Williams McCarney (Stuart), Rebekah Evans, Joshua Evans, James Daniel Burroughs (Heather), Shalista Burroughs Elaz (deceased), Tamara Burroughs (deceased), Christopher Arceneaux (Sara), Jennifer Arceneaux Murphy (Jeff), Cody Weishuhn (Camille) and numerous great-grandchildren.

Vernon was also known for his high moral standards of honesty, generosity, kindness and just being there for family and ones in need. Saying he will be missed dearly by many is truly an understatement. While the void he leaves is vast, his family looks forward to the possibility of reuniting with him in the near future. (Psalm 37:11, Isaiah 35:6)