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for William Boykin
rosalind boykiin
March 6, 2013
thank u everyone for the nice/ true things u said about our father i really am missing him right now and i just enjoy the pleasure of having William as my daddy i wouldnt have wanted it any other way! so i thank God for the time me and my dad had together and he will always live on through memory!! i love u dad
Waltina Ellington-Brooks
January 8, 2011
To the Boykin family, especially Penny, Melissa, Marty, T.J. Roz. My deepest condolences go out to the entire family. Bill had a wonderful home going celebration. It was also wonderful to hear the special message from God, through Tasha, she was a little girl the last time I saw her. The last time a spoke will Bill was 21 years ago. I was hanging up wall paper and doing a terrible job. My mother told me to go get Bill, his mother lived a house way. When Bill saw, my work he said, “You did this? First of all the patterns are supposed to be doing in the same directions, with a smile. I said, well how much will you charge me to do? Bill said, how about, I show you for free, and we hung the wall paper and the work he did looked good! That wall paper is still on the wall. We all had good and bad memories of Faulkner Avenue, but the good out weigh the bad. One day we will all have to leave this place this. But it should not be at the hand or hands of others. I am having a hard time. Because I do not understand why so much pain.
Love, Waltina
Chaunte' West
January 5, 2011
Gone but never forgotten. RIP
Chrystal Johnson
January 4, 2011
Your Spirit Lives On
Sharon
December 31, 2010
RIP
Mary Brown
December 30, 2010
My deepest condolences to your family. May God give you all HIS strenght in this time.
michael murphy
December 29, 2010
Rest in peace Bill.
Carol Jefferson
December 29, 2010
Just found out about the loss of William who was my cousin. I am deeply sorry and expressing my concern deeply. Praying for the rest of the family as I do know that God is a comforter in times such as these. ~ Carol Jefferson also known as 'Cuda'
December 29, 2010
William Boykin was my step father but I never called him step-dad, it was always dad. I loved him as much as any son would love his own father. To the Boykin Family and my brother William thank you for allowing me and my family to be loved by this great man.
Dr. Charles Gilchrist Jr.
Debbie Poore
December 29, 2010
To the Family of Mr. Boykin,
May the Great Love and Compassion of The
Holy Father comfort and heal you at this terrible passage in your lives.
Sincerely,
Martin Burnam
December 28, 2010
My father was a great man,dad and friend.He taught me and my brothers and sisters how to be good people with character.To be accountable and dependable.I will always love him.He lives in my heart forever.DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT ALL AREA KEY BANKS IN WILLIAM BOYKIN NAME.
SHAWN WARE
December 28, 2010
WILLIAM WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Rev. John Freeman
December 28, 2010
Iserved with Big Bill while serving in the US Air Force at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. We traveled together all the time. I have never had a true friend like Big Bill. Last time seeing him was over twenty years ago, what a way to find him again. My prayers are with the family.
Old Neighborhood Friend
December 28, 2010
Peace be with you and your family.
Lucille Daniels
December 27, 2010
May Yahweh Bless your family with strength and might and May the Road of Peace light your pathway
MICHELLE DENNIS
December 27, 2010
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY GOD BLESS.
December 27, 2010
Melissa You and your family is in my prayers and may God Bless and Keep you Always in his loving arms. The Jones Family
Steven Dabney
December 27, 2010
To the Boykin Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences to your family. I grew up on the same street where you all lived at back in the day and I remember Melissa, TJ, Roz, Marty, Bill and Penny very well. God bless your family during this troubiling time.
Janet Fairman
December 27, 2010
To the Boykin family. I have never seen Mr. Boykin without a smile on his face and a kind word in his mouth. My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. May the God of all Peace and Comfort surround you. God Bless, Janet Fairman, PBS @ the VA.
Audrey Takacs
December 27, 2010
My prayers are with the Boykin family at this very sad time.
Garry&Nancy Ramon
December 27, 2010
We are sorry for your loss we knew him from the VA and he loved all of you he talked about all his grandkids often and even showed us pictures. He was excited about the holidays. May the Lord Bless all of you at this time.
December 27, 2010
We are very sorry for the loss of Bill he was a very nice person. May God Bless you T.J and Roz and family during this time of bereavement our deepest condolence.
Veronica&Donte Jackson
Saunny Buxton Menefee
December 26, 2010
Bobby, Gwen and the Boykin Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. Please remember, "So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord.....to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord".2Corinthians 5:6-8
May God comfort you all, and give you peace that passes all understanding.
JENNIFER COLEMAN
December 26, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss Mr. Bill was a wonderful person and I am glad that I had a chance to know him always know that he talked about his kids and grandkids he loved each and everyone of you GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY in the time of your need. It was a pleasure having him as a client of WELLCARE HOME HEALTH .
Robert Odon
December 26, 2010
To the family of William Boykin, we, members of the Dunbar High School Class of 1962, extend our deepest sympathy to each of you for the loss of your father,grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to everyone. Many of his class members share found memories of Bill from our years as teens in High School and for a few of us, our time in the Air Force together. May the Lord bless each of you and may His wisdom guide you through this troubling time when words just aren't enough.
Mark and Robbyn Frazee
December 25, 2010
To Bill's Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Mark and I had such a good time coaching your father, grandfather, brother, friend at the Golden Age Games. He was so sweet and so dedicated to the games. He proved it by winning all of those great medals. He will be so missed. He was a great volunteer at the VA. The Voluntary Service Department will miss him dearly. We lost a friend and a hero. We love you Bill.
Proud athlete receiving his medal at the Golden Aged Games in Des Moines, IA.
Robbyn Frazee
December 25, 2010
Catrina Hinesman
December 25, 2010
We're sorry for your loss...from the Henry Hooks side of the family.
Mary Mithcell
December 25, 2010
To the entire Boykin family from the McMurry University FBS family and to our alumni brother, Mr. Charles Boykin, my heart goes out to each of you. May God grant you Peace, Love and Joy on the loss of your dearly beloved brother and family member, Mr. William Boykin. He is in God's care.
Sam Pfeffer
December 25, 2010
Prayers to the whole Boykin family. I never knew any of the brothers raised in Xenia, but I know how respected you all were from the stories told by the late Mousie Eisenhut. What an incredible family. So sorry to read of Mr. Boykin's passing. I wish you peace.
Dea. Eddie A. Franklin
December 25, 2010
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Terry Clay
December 24, 2010
My heart goes to the family of Mr Boykin.
May he rest in peace.
Pam Jeffers
December 24, 2010
I met Mr.Boykin at the Wesley Community Center he was a wonderful Gentleman and will be missed.
Pam Jeffers
December 24, 2010
I met Mr.Boykin at the Wesley Community Center he was a wonderful Gentleman and will be missed.
December 24, 2010
To the family of Mr. William Boykin, my heart goes out to you. He was a regular member at Day Air CU at the VA and I had the pleasure of knowing him for the past two years. How proud he was of his metals he won at the Disabled Veterans Games. He was sure to make a special trip in to show us his medals. He will surely be missed. With much love, Leslie Booher
Susie Moore
December 24, 2010
I MET MR.BOYKIN EARLIER THIS YEAR THROUGH HIS SON, TIMOTHY BOYKIN.HE ASKED HIS FATHER IF HE COULD HELP MY BROTHER OBTAIN A WHEELCHAIR. MR. BOYKIN DID NOT HESITATE TO INVITE ME INTO HIS HOME TO PICK UP AN EXTRA CHAIR. HE WAS VERY KIND AND HUMOROUS. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY FOR HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL.IT WAS A PLEASURE TO MEET YOU MR. BOYKIN. REST IN PEACE.
Courtney
December 24, 2010
Mr. Boykin was a kind and caring man who had a smile that could light up a room. I had the honor of meeting him while working in the VA's SCI clinic as a nursing student. He loved his family very much as I heard many stories about them. He will be greatly missed. God Bless.
Janet Jennings
December 24, 2010
My sincere sympathies go to the family of Mr. Boykin during this sorrowful time. God has called a very special Angel home; may His peace heal your hearts.
jenny long
December 24, 2010
first of all im sorry for your lose ...i was wondering if his grandkids name was wright-boykin...i have several studnet at my school named that so i was wondering if this was their grandfather...if anyone could help me out i would appericate it thanks so much
A B
December 24, 2010
To Mr. Boykins Family,
I lost a sister-n-law to a brutal death of being stabbed 12 yrs ago in Dec. My heart goes out to you and your family. Things like this really hit home with me. Sounds like he was truely a good man and most of all loved his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May god wrap his arms around you during this trying time and hold you close with his love durning this healing process and holidays. God bless all of you.
A stranger from Troy, Ohio with a big heart.
December 24, 2010
Mr. Boykin's Family Is In My Thought's and Prayers.
James 1:-4
Daria Dillard Stone
December 24, 2010
I remember Mr. Boykin from the Wesley Center. We would kid around and he was certainly proud to be an American Hero/ Vet. To the family I want you to know GOD is covering you. Allow Mr. Boykin's death to bring life as you continue his legacy of love, goodwill and faith. Stay in the FOG - Favor Of God! I am here to serve you if you need me for anything.
Daria Dillard Stone, The Servant
Jaynellen Dobberstein
December 24, 2010
God be with your family and friends as you struggle with the loss of your grandfather. May justice be served.
Charles Roach
December 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 23, 2010
Mr Boykin will be greatly missed,he would always show me his medals and explain how he won them and he always had a story about his family.I am so sorry for your loss Chad C.Wakefield Podiatry Tech
Kristen olfky
December 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.
God Bless.
Darrell Hampton
December 23, 2010
As a fellow Vet I knew Mr. Boykin well. He always encouraged me to assist a Vet whenever I had the opportunity. Yes, his daughter was so right: He was so very proud of his many medals and he “made“ me look at every new one he got when he came back from his many trips representing the Dayton VA. I saw him on Monday and we chatted for a while like we always did. I will miss seeing him and his pretty little granddaughter riding on his lap in his wheelchair. It was a sight to see. A good man is gone.
Paul Sr., Frances, and Alisha Boykin
December 23, 2010
To a brother, brother-n-law and uncle...you will be truly missed. Thanks to all the kind hearts that have sent their condolences.
Brother, we have spent many of countless days’ growing up and staying in trouble, but we always had each other's back....right down to the end, I will forever miss you. Brother-n-law, you always wanted to know what I was baking...so this peanut brittle's for you brother. To my uncle...you stayed on me about finishing school and making something of myself, I appreciate your value in education and dreams...you always wanted to know what my next journey was. My next blog, Facebook entry, and book will be dedicated to you. I miss you already so much, love you Uncle Bill!
Love always and forever!
Gary Taylor
December 23, 2010
time never was when bill was not, he picked me up when I had fallen down, everyday was a get up shorty day, he allowed me to see that there is aways another choice. I shall miss him everyday in a number of way.
EMS Housekeeper @ the VA
Dale Spiller
December 23, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes to Bill's family. He was a great man, friend, and teammate on the Dayton and Buckeye Veterans Wheelchair Sports Team. We will all miss you Bill, God speed brother.
Dale Spiller
Freida Robinson
December 23, 2010
To the Family of Mr.Boykin,
He was a joy to be around at the Dayton VA. He will be sorely missed.
God Bless,
Freida Robinson
Travel Clerk @ the VA
Kimberlee Wilson
December 23, 2010
To the family of Mr. Boykin,
Simply put my prayers and thoughts are with You in this time of true need for peace and understanding. WE all enjoyed MR. Boykin and all that HE offered at the Dayton VA. A lovely soul with a wonderful spirit!! WE will have and keep HIS memory alive!!
Sincerely,
Kimberlee Wilson
PBS/Travel
December 23, 2010
To The Family Of Mr Boykin,
My condolences and prayers are with you.
May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Etta J Phillips
Dietitian @ the VA
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