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Horace Boykin Obituary
He was born on July 24, 1925, in New York City, the son of the late Harry W. Boykin and Mamie Solomon Boykin. He was also preceded in death by his only brother, Harry Daniel Boykin.
Mr. Boykin received his education in the public schools of New York and Virginia. His love of music, through singing, touched the lives and warmed the hearts of many people in the community and surrounding areas. Horace was a quiet mannered, family loving, humble spirit gentleman who loved the Lord. He was not perfect, but he certainly knew the prefect One.
He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and chairman of the Official Board, a member of the Sanctuary Choir, and he was the church Boy Scout Leader. He was also a member of Jefferson Lodge #20 F & A Masons, and he participated in many other community wide activities.
Mr. Boykin was a decorated Purple Heart Marine who served in World War II. He retired from the United States Postal Service, as a letter carrier, for more than 20 years.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of over 60 years, Maude J. Boykin; four children, Joyce B. Carey and her husband, Raymond, Horace S. Boykin Jr. "Tuckie" and his wife, Olivia, of Charlottesville, Frank L. Boykin and his wife, Becky, of Houston, Texas, and Deborah B. Anderson and her husband, Reginald, of Charlottesville.
Also surviving him are nine grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, two step- great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ollie Brown and Frederica Jones of Charlottesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude to our Pastor and Assistant Pastor, Dr. Alvin Edwards and Dr. Earl Pendleton and the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church family, Dr. Bruce Clemons and his staff, Dr. Marguerite Lippert and her staff, and The Hospice of Piedmont for all of the support, care, concern, and love given to our loved one.
Horace's favorite quote was "Prayer is the key to Heaven, but Faith unlocks the door."
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
J.F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Frank Johnson
November 28, 2017
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Mike Monkman
June 1, 2011
I looked his name up (if the same person) on Google after looking at a picture of marines taken following the capture of Saipan in WWII. He looked like he and his fellow soldiers were enjoying a great moment together.
Sylvia Hawkins Scott
November 11, 2010
Hello Joyce and Horace, Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My love and pryers are with you.
Georgetta Little
November 10, 2010
With Deepest Sympathy. Your family is in our prayers.
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Wayne Hodge Jr.
November 10, 2010
Our thoughts, blessings and prayers are with Maude at this time. Horace will be missed, his impact on our family was and will continue to be deeply felt.
Erika Hodge
November 10, 2010
Dear Uncle Horace,
You were such a kind and loving man. All of your family and friends will miss you dearly--especially Aunt Maude. You left a wonderful legacy and fine example of what it is to be a husband, a family man, a friend and a pillar in the community. Peaceful journey to you.
Your great-niece, Erika.
Mitchell Williams
November 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Danny Boykin
November 9, 2010
we will keep you in pray Linda Jackson and Danny Boykin, Doris Jonhson
Viola Watkins
November 9, 2010
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cousin Shirley Solomon Parrish
November 9, 2010
Dear Maude & Family - May you all be blessed and comforted at this time. I am remembering you all in prayer. May the wonderful memories you have of Horace help comfort you now and always.
The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
November 8, 2010
To The Boykin Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memories bring you comfort and may God continue to bless each of you.
Leartis Bowles & Clarence Johnson
November 8, 2010
Boykin family,
Mourning is part of the process for we'll miss our love one here on earth. But, knowing Mr. Boykin is in the presence of the Lord let shouts of praise fill your hearts. For the joy of the Lord is your strength and He's concern about you!
In love and sympathy,
Donnell & Barbara Smith family
Darlene Cabell
November 8, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
November 8, 2010
To the Boykin Family.Sorry to hear of your lost.Trust in the Lord and he'll see you through.Cherish the memories. I
I'll keep you in my oprayers always.Carolyn H.Tyler
W,. Franklin Bowles
November 8, 2010
To the Boykin Family. So sorry to hear of your lost. Mr Boykin was a man looked up to by many, a role model husband and family man. I will never forget the great times your family and mine had growing up. You are in my prayers.
November 8, 2010
Bob and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father.We will keep you all in our prayers. Just know to be absent from the body is to be present with God. We are here if you need us!
Leona Brown and Frances Harris
November 7, 2010
To the Boykin family, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you. May the grace of God be with you now and in the days ahead.
Debbie Burton
November 7, 2010
Joyce I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My mother no longer lives here but sends her deepest sympathy to you she always thought a lot of you and speaks often of when she baby sat for you. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Debbie Burton (Bernice Jones daughter)
Lucy Washington
November 7, 2010
To the Boykins family, I was sad to hear about the passing of Mr Boykin. Always remember that God is near. We will be praying for the family.
Inger Mosley-Woodfolk
November 7, 2010
Debbie and Family
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. May God continue to bless you and your family.
William & Bonnie Seay-Johnson
November 7, 2010
God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
James Austin
November 7, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to your family at the loss of a great family member. I remember Mr Boykin as a kid at Mt Zion. My prayer to your family. BB Austin & Famiy
Ronnie&Cheryl Sheffey
November 6, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Michelle Lewis
November 6, 2010
Ronelia, Jerome, Horace, and Mrs. Boykin and family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Virginia S Waddy
November 6, 2010
To The Boykin Family
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayer are with you at this time of sorry. Just know that he is at peace now and out of pain, and he is at rest with the Lord. Love,
Schuyler & Randolph Waddy & Cassandra Murphy & Logan T. Murphy
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