Donald Marvin Boykin, age 77, was born January 8, 1939 in Soper, OK, the son of William Thomas Boykin and Ollie (Lewis) Boykin. He grew up in Soper and had lived in Mustang, OK for 40 years. His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a son, John Eggenberg, grandson, Jayson Eggenberg, brothers, Haston Boykin, Raymond Boykin and Alford Boykin and sisters, Lillian Waugh and Josie Ice.
Donald married Novella Jane Reed on August 21, 1973. He umpired Little League Baseball for many years and was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing dominoes and cards. Donald worked as a diesel mechanic for over 35 years. He was affiliated with the Assembly of God Church.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: his wife, Janie Boykin; sons, Gary Don Boykin of Claremore, OK and Jay Eggenberg of Mustang, OK; daughters, Glenda Bacon and husband, Jim of Claremore, OK and Jennie Rowell of Little Axe, OK; sister, Dollie Burton of Soper, OK; brothers, Garland Boykin and wife, Georgie of Oklahoma City, OK, Burrel Boykin and wife, Mable of Soper, OK, Orval Boykin and wife, Becky of Soper, OK, and Vance Boykin and wife, Mary of Soper, OK; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews along with many other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICES:
Place: First Baptist Church ~ Soper, OK
Date: Thursday ~ November 17, 2016 Time: 2:00 P.M.
Officiating: Bro. Tom Holder ~ Bro. Billy Davenport ~ Phil Boykin
Interment: Soper Cemetery ~ Soper, OK
