Mr. James Wilfort Boyd, age 83 of Stuart, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born in North Carolina on November 22, 1937 to Ray Boyd and Eva Boyd Moles. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by a brother, Herman “Cicero” Boyd. He had served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne and retired from the Rubberthread Plant of Stuart with 40 years of service. His granddaughter, Taylor, was his favorite person.
Mr. Boyd is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Turman Boyd of the home; a daughter, Tracie Boyd of Stuart; a granddaughter, Taylor Boyd; a brother, A.J. Boyd and wife, Joan of Floyd; and a sister, Myrtle Thompson and husband, Butch of Spencer.
A memorial service for Mr. Boyd will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Benny Redd officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Patrick County Chapter, P.O. Box 1301, Stuart, Virginia 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com
