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William Boyd Obituary
Mr. Boyd died Thursday, September 30, 2010. Born in Richmond, Va., he was a son of the late William L. and Frances Ford Boyd. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II on the USS Laffey and USS Dayton. He attended The Citadel, the University of Virginia and the University of South Carolina. He retired as owner of NAPA Auto Parts of Columbia and Lexington. A member of First Presbyterian Church, he was also a member of Forest Lake Club, The Palmetto Club and Pine Tree Hunt Club. He loved life, his family and his friends. All those he touched were truly blessed to know him. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Burgess Boyd; three daughters, Ford Boyd Bailey and husband, George, of Columbia, Cary Boyd Hobbs and husband, Brad, of Lilburn, Ga., Virginia Boyd White and husband, Ray, of Atlanta; grandchildren, Darnall, Mary Bond Bailey, Boyd and Will Hobbs, Raymond, Frances and William White; stepson, Tripp Penninger and wife, Kristin, of Columbia; stepgrandchildren, Mary Kate and Elizabeth Penninger; brother, Darnall Whitmell Boyd and wife, Susan, of Columbia; nephew, Taylor Fair Boyd of Columbia; his dog, Rip.
Memorials may be made to the William L. Boyd III Scholarship Fund c/o The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or American Heart Association, S.C. Chapter, 520 Gervais Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201
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Dinky Warr
October 8, 2010
Mr. Boyd will be missed tremendously. I had the pleasure of doing business with him numerous times and I will never forget his sense of humor and kindness. Always had a whitty & spunky response that made us all laugh. Very sad loss to our community.
Dinky Warr & All of Capitol Chevrolet - Columbia, SC
Charles Brooks
October 3, 2010
The Boyd Family:
I am sorry, but I have just found out of Billy's passing, and wish to express our sorrow of learning of his passing. I first met Billy in 1973, and will always remember his friendly smile and strong hand. He was always a gentleman. I'm glad that I knew Billy.
Charles and MaryFrances Brooks
October 3, 2010
I was so sorry to hear the news of Billys passing. My sincere condolences to the family. He was a great man! Chef George Flatt
Fitz O'Connor
October 3, 2010
Dear Ford and George: Please accept our deep sorrow for the loss of Ford's father. He had three important attributes of life, faith, family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and children at this time of sadness. Fitz and Star O'Connor
ANCIL CHANDLER
October 3, 2010
I WORK FOR HIM FROM 1959-1965.I WILL NEVER FORGET BLANDING ST AND ALL THE YOUNG MEN WE HAD WORKING THERE MR BOYD
PUT A GREAT TEAM TOGETHER.
Kenny Rhodes
October 2, 2010
I worked for him from 1951 until 1965. He was abig part of my growing up.I called him a couple of weeks ago,but I never got to talk to him. Something that I will regret.May God bless his soul.Kenny Rhodes
Fred Farmer
October 2, 2010
My family and I are very sorry for your loss. I worked for Billy for nearly 30 years at Standard Parts and he was my true mentor. He taught me not only the parts business, but how to be successful in any business. We had a great team at Standard Parts and some of my life's best memories come from that time. I still keep in touch with many of my former co-workers at a monthly luncheon, and Billy would also join us from time to time. One memory I will always cherish is Billy teaching my young son how to shake hands "like a man", not like a "dish rag" as he put it. My son, now 43, still talks of that and we have made a habit over the years of teaching the same lesson to others!
Again, my sincere sympathy for your loss.
mary clare mcabee
October 2, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Clare McAbee
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