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William Boyd Obituary
Born Sept. 16, 1928, in Harrisonville, he was the son of the late Austin Carter Boyd and the late Eva Cecilia Triplett Boyd. He was the husband of E. Yvonne Green Boyd, his wife of 45 years.
He was a retired Howard County 911 supervisor/dispatcher. He had worked from the 1960s, until it's closing, at Loring Byers Funeral Directors, and most recently at Central Care for Service Corporation International that serves numerous funeral homes in the area. He also worked for Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory from 1992 until present.
He was 60-year member of Freedom Lodge No. 112 A.F. & A.M. in Eldersburg and was a member of Boumi Temple. He was a life member and past president of Liberty Road volunteer fire company, and served on numerous committees including EMS Committee of the Maryland State Fireman's Association. He was a life member of Wards Chapel United Methodist Chapel and longtime financial secretary. He was an avid Baltimore Oriole fan and season ticket holder.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, William W. Boyd Jr., of Randallstown; a daughter, Kimberly D. Boyd, of Westminster; step-children Vicki L. and Mark C. Jones; and grandchildren Rachel, Jennifer, Bobbie, Brittany, Nicholas, and Taylor.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, where a Masonic memorial service will be held during the evening viewing.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Wards Chapel United Methodist Church, 11023 Liberty Road, Randallstown. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park in Sykesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wards Chapel UMC, 11023 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133; or to Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company, 10010 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133.
Online condolences may be offered at www.burrier-queen.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Boyd
Harold Hartzel
July 3, 2012
Yvonne, Sorry to hear of your loss of Walter. We know he will be missed by all. Our sympathy to you and your family. Harold Hartzel & Staff.
Donald Rubin
July 3, 2012
Family, I'm saddend for your loss. Mr. Walter was a dear man who cared for his family and community very much. I'm honored to have met him as a young man @ the fire company many years ago. I only wish I was near to be with you in this time of sorrow. We have all lost a dear friend.
Donald Rubin, aka Ajax
deployeed in Afghanistan
July 2, 2012
Yvonne,Sorry we can't be there.You know that Both of you have been great friends for many years I remember Walter when I was a little boy living on my Grandparents place,and the very fond memories from the years at Liberty Rd.A part of the grand old Randallstown has departed. Our Sympathy to You and your family. Larry & Sherry Roos and Family
July 1, 2012
Your Family are in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Donald, Mary Lou, Cathy, The Woodruff Family.
Don & Sherry Kemp and Family
June 30, 2012
Yvonne and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Walter's passing.He was a kind, gentle and caring man. We'll always remember our days at the firehouse and all of the fun we shared while working at our carnivals. Although we are unable to visit and pay our respects, please know that we are thinking of you. Blessings to all!
Wayne Oursler
June 30, 2012
Yvonne and family, We are away on vacation and learned of Walter's passing. So very sorry hear. Walter was a good friend to me and my family. We are going to be on vacation and will miss all viewings and funeral. Please know our thoughts are with you doing this time.
Love, Wayne Oursler and family
June 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 55:22.
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