James Roger Boyd
December 5, 1960 ~ July 13, 2003
Resided in:
Morgan City, LA
JAMES ROGER BOYD
James Roger Boyd, 42, of Morgan City, LA, formerly of Alexander, died
unexpectedly Sunday, July 13, 2003, while at work on a supply boat in the Gulf of
Mexico.
Mr. Boyd was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late
James Robert Boyd. He worked as a crew member on an oil rig platform supply
boat in the Gulf. He enjoyed visiting the mountains and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Howell Keyes and her husband
Howard Keyes of Asheville; one son, J.J. Boyd of Mars Hill; one sister, Tina
Thompson of Clyde; four brothers, Ricky Boyd of Lawrenceville, GA, Randy Boyd
of Alexander, Reggie Boyd of Marshall and Billy Jack Boyd of Asheville; and his
paternal grandmother, Marie Boyd of Marshall. He was also the grandson of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Howell.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at the Lunsford
Cemetery at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Mag Sluder Road with the Rev. Bob
Ballard officiating.
Memorials in Roger’s name may be made to the Shriners Hospital for
Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Shirley I am so sorry to hear about your son…Bob and I know ther hertbreak of losing a son,,,you , Howard and all the rest of your family will surely be in our thoughts and prayers love you
Shirley and family, We just read about Roger in the paper and were shocked to learn it was your son. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Elmer,Ila & Debbie Parham, Earl & Shirley Clark & family.
Dear Shirley & Howard, Please accept our condolences on the passing of your son Roger at such an early age. May the Lord give you the strength to bear this heartfelt sorrow and give you pleasant memories of the time you had together. Our prayers will be with you. Tom & Dolores Boutwell
Shirley, we love you and are thinking about you during this unbearable time. God Bless you, Howard and your children.
Love, Jim and Brenda
Tina and the family of Roger:
I’m not sure if you remember me but I went to school with tina and the boys.
I wanted to send my condolences to your family and let you know you are all in my prayers and thoughts. I haven’t seen any of you for a long time but never forgot you.
Tina…If there is anything I can do for you or your family please don’t hestitate to call me…my number is 683-6054. I don’t live far from your old homestead..I would like to be able to attend the services tomorrow but I have to work but just wanted you all to know I was thinking of you.
God bless all of you and may you find strength and courage in yourselves to face this difficult time.
Pam Guthrie Wallen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley, I just want u to know u are in my prayers.
I was very sorry to hear of your loss and I will keep the family in my prayers.
I was very sorry to hear of your loss and I will keep the family in my prayers.
Our condolences to your family from ours. We are sadden to hear the loss of Bobby Boyd’ son, you all are in our thoughts.
Shirley, I am so sorry about your son. I have no idea the pain you are experiencing, but I am thinking of you and wishing you peace within.
From the families of Harry & Opal Boyd, Tommy & Janie Boyd. Jeff & Tammy Boyd. We want send our condolences to each of you. You are in our thoughts.
Shirley,
My love & prayers are with you.
God Bless You & your Family.
Sincerely,Charlene
SHIRLEY YOU AND THE BOYS HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,,I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH..CHERISH ROGER’S MEMORIES,THEY ARE FOREVER,,I THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAVE HAD IN THE PAST…MEMORIES ARE FOREVER…MY LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY…TONY IS IN,,HE ALSO SENDS HIS LOVE…TELL TINA ,,,HE SAYS HA…WE LOVE YOU,,,,JEAN