Bruce Boynton

Bruce Boynton

Bruce Boynton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 24, 2020.
Bruce Boynton was a civil rights activist whose 1960 landmark Supreme Court case inspired the iconic Freedom Rides.

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May 24, 2023

Kimeu Boynton posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2022

Newton Collier posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2021

Rev. Madonna Gray posted to the memorial.

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Kimeu Boynton

May 24, 2023

You will forever be Grandpop to me. I will fondly hold onto to all the memories of my boyhood days fishing, hunting, and going to court with you. You taught me to be curious about the world and everything in it. With all of your accomplishments, you were always more interested in helping others, including me. I owe a debt to you for all my successes. I miss you Grandpop.

Newton Collier

January 10, 2022

Rest in peace!

Rev. Madonna Gray

January 12, 2021

Cuz you will always be remembered. Sorry I am just adding this to your book. I miss all the times we had at the reunions. May you rest in the loving arms of our Lord

December 10, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult time.

Alishia

December 5, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Woody

December 3, 2020

Our deepest sympathy and condolences,may GOD give you comfort,peace and strength is our prayer.To Carver and The Boynton Family.With much LOVE,Dorothy Mabson Woody and The Mabson Family

Etta M. G. Johnson

December 1, 2020

Thank you, Bruce Boynton for all you did to advance the Civil Rights movement. Without you and your mother, we as a people would not be as far along as we are ! Once again thank you so very much !

Elizabeth Sapala, M.D.

November 30, 2020

To the family: Please accept my condolences on the death of this fine consequential gentleman. I was an expert witness on a case with him in Selma, AL in the 1980's.

Lee

November 30, 2020

My condolences go out to the Boynton family on the death of Bruce. So sorry for your loss.

November 29, 2020

Many thanks for the hard work of Mr. Boynton, sincere condolences to the Boynton family, may God be your peace and strength as you go through this most difficult time.

November 28, 2020

Deepest sympathies to the family of Bruce Boynton. A trailblazer and activist for rights for African Americans. May the peace of God give you comfort at this difficult time.

Walter Johnson

November 28, 2020

God bless you and thank you for your service for Black people .America is a better place due to the sacrifice you made for future generations .You were the shoulder we stand on today.

Mike

November 28, 2020

My condolences. There are not many words at a time like this, but we can pour out our hearts to God, whom is a refuge for us. When anxieties overwhelmed us, God can comforted and soothed us.

November 28, 2020

Heartfelt sympathies to the Boynton family for your loss, an amazing champion of civil rights that will be remembered. May God comfort and strengthen all of at this very difficult time.

Mary

November 27, 2020

To the family I send sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories of your loved one stay close to your heart.

November 26, 2020

My condolences.

November 26, 2020

Grief can be so hard for the family and friends, but special memories and the peace of God help us to cope at this sad time.

Rene Tourigny

November 26, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

S.A.

November 25, 2020

Such a great and compassionate human being. I am grateful for the changes he brought about. It has changed my and my children's lives. Thank you for your service and dedication .

November 25, 2020

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences..

L.K.

November 25, 2020

He was the most amazing person, I went to college with him. I'll always remember his strength and perseverance. He was one of the strongest people I've ever met, he was totally dedicated to the civil rights movement. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. He will be greatly missed.

Eric Jones

November 25, 2020

He inspired me to go to college, I'll always be grateful for the rest of my life. My kids are now graduating from graduate school. I thank him from the bottom of my heart, he changed the world for the better and always remained humble and down to earth. I send my deepest condolences to his family and many friends. A light has left this world.

James E McMillian

November 24, 2020

So sorry to hear about Bruce Boynton he gave part of his life to make our life better, Thanks to him for all he done to make the world a better place To the Boynton family you have my deepest condolences.

Clarence Scutter

November 24, 2020

Another trailblazer has passed on
May God have mercy on his soul
Our condolences goes out to the family

W A

November 24, 2020

I wish to extend my condolences to you for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and give you peace during this most difficult time of grief.

Steele

November 24, 2020

I am so sorry to the family for your loss. Please accept my condolences and may God bless the family as you go through this difficult time.

November 24, 2020

To the family,

I wanted to extend my condolences for your loss. Please know that God is a true source of comfort and strength and he will heal the broken hearted. Cherish the wonderful memories!

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