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James Boyd

1946 - 2022

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1946

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2022

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James Boyd Obituary

Athens James W. Boyd, 75 of Athens, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Born October 30, 1946 in Athens, he was the son of the late James W. and Alberta J. Kirkendall Boyd. A 1964 graduate of Athens High School, he went on to attend the Bliss Business College. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was proud of his service and was a member of the VFW and Honor Guard. He had a lifetime of experience in business management and accounting. He would eventually retire Southern Ohio Coal Company where he managed many business aspects of the company. He is survived by his son, Jamie Boyd; one grandson; brother, Roger (Elva) Boyd; nephew, Andrew Boyd; and close friend, Alesa Tolley. A funeral will be held 11AM on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home with Lewis Dunnells officiating. Burial will follow in Alexander Cemetery with military honors will be conducted by the Athens American Legion Post 21 and Albany VFW Post 9893. You may call on the family on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or leave a message of sympathy at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome. James Boyd

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Apr. 19, 2022.

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Marcia (McAfee) Van Nest

April 22, 2022

So sorry to learn about Jim's passing, Sending prayers for comfort.

Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum

April 20, 2022

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of James W. Boyd, give you peace, comfort and strength

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
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and prayers to the family of .

US Army Veteran, James W. Boyd, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†

† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

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