James Leroy Boyd

I attended Vanden High School in 1977 and 1978 as a freshman and sophomore. I never played directly for coach but was always encouraged by him to do my very best in both sports and academics. he inspired me with his passion as I know he did with all the men who played for him over his long and storied career. A great man and mentor that will be greatly missed. Steve Ache

Brett and Jamie my heart goes out to your entire family. Your father was beyond amazing; I want to say, "Thank you for sharing your father with all those whose lives he touched." I still remember when he gave me my nickname"YOVETTE", I love letting people know about your father..... I know your father is balling for "God's Team!

Brett and Jamie my heart goes out to both of you and your entire family. Your father was beyond amazing, I want to thank for sharing him with all whom he touched. I still remember him giving my nickname "YOVETTE"; and when I am asked who gave me that nickname I loved sharing the story of your father giving it to me.....As I read earlier he is balling for "GOD'S" team now.

Jim was a colleague for many years...he was teaching at Vanden and I was at Golden West. During this time he also was a teacher for my children. My daughter really enjoyed his Psychology class, and my son and his friends really enjoyed being on his golf team. In the early 1990's I chose to join three colleagues at North Campus. After Jim retired, the unthinkable happened and one of our teachers passed away. Jim came out of retirement and taught with us for the remainder of the year. He was...

Known Coach Boyd from 1960 till now. Good man ,great coach. Time to rest my friend time to rest ..your on Gods team now.

Coach Boyd coached me in 6th grade at center School, the first time I ever played a sport....We won the city championship for C&D basketball....I was hooked on him as a coach. He coached me again in 8th grade in flag football, basketball and softball. then once more as jr. and sr. years at Vanden....Good but nothing to what he did later. I'm very proud to have known him as a person and as a player....Rest my friend, time to rest ....your on Gods team now.

Jim and I grew as player and coach together over time....It started at Center School on Travis,I played c-d basketball for him as I was a little kid in 6th grade. The next two years I played flag football for both Ed Surpas and Jim Boyd....Didn't link up again till high school...playing varsity for Jim at Vanden.We did well but nothing like what he did after I left....I'm very proud to have known and played foe such a great guy....May God use your talent to teach the angles to play, the way...

Mr Boyd was my 5th grade teacher at Center School
at Travis AFB. He was mentor and friend. He played baseball. We (this class) was the first class that Mr Boyd ever taught. This was his first coming right out of college. All the moms thought he was so goooooood looking. I will miss you James Boyd. Oh ya, we were never allowed to call him boyd brain (bird brain).
I love you my friend.....

Dave Nadeau

For over 25 years I personally witnessed the rivalry between Dixon and Vanden in Basketball. Jim was a highly competitive coach and he became a good friend. I shall miss his competitiveness and his friendship.