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J j
February 03, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Friend
Photo courtesy of O. L. Hughes and Sons Mortuary - Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky
Aug 23, 1941 – Jan 19, 2023
God’s gift, which was the life of Joe Thomas “June” Boyd, Jr., 82, began on August 23, 1941, in Keene, KY. to the late Joe Thomas, Sr. and Maggie Burns Boyd. Joe was called home to eternal rest after a brief illness on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. The family later relocated to Lexington and later settled in Smithtown. He attended Fayette County Public Schools. He was employed for many years by Brumfield Hay and Grain and later retired from the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, Division of Waste Management with 37 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert “Bobby” and Charles “Pap” Boyd.
He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and united with Pilgrim Baptist Church where he attended regularly.
After retirement, Joe started his own handy man business where he enjoyed going from one end of town to another blessing those who needed work done.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Derek Boyd, Joseph “Booney” Johnson and a devoted daughter, Jotosha Boyd; siblings, William “Bee” Boyd, Charles “PeeWee” Boyd, Rosalene “Lucy” Bobbitt, Glenna “Tee” Sanderlyn, Bonnie Boyd, Vina “Ann” Boyd, Stella Boyd, David Boyd, Anthony Boyd and Lenora Boyd (Baby Cakes), Thomas Nelson; special niece, Kiyoka Boyd; beloved friend, Dorothy Guy; two bonus children, Carl Guy and Frankie (Kevin) Bennett; four bonus grandchildren, Chadwick, Kevin and Kynnadie Bennett and Brittany Vinegar; business buddy, Charles Vinegar and special friend, Frank Collins; sister-in-law, Betty Boyd; brother-in-law, Jake Bobbitt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, a loving family and many devoted friends.
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J j
February 03, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Friend
RIP my buddy. I was Blessed to meet you and get to know you. You have a special place in my heart. Til we meet again.
Lucy Long
February 02, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Acquaintance
Praying for the family that you may have strength during this time of mourning. My condolences to the family and friends.
Roxie Taylor
January 28, 2023 | Nicholasville, KY | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sheila Smith
January 28, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Friend
My my my, I miss you already. I thank God for placing you in my life at the tender age of 8 and for being the best bonus dad ever. You were so important to me, Kevin and the kids. So sorry you didn't get to meet your great granddaughter due Feb. 1st. My heart aches so much. I will continue to look after your baby girl, Jotosha and Lil' Joe. Rest easy Pops.
Love,
Frankie aka Frances as you affectionately called me.
Frankie Bennett
January 26, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Daughter
You was a great man Go make a way for us. Prayers for the family
Bobby Harris
January 26, 2023 | Nicholasville, KY | Friend
Mr. Joe Boyd was a wonderful person and will be missed. May God bless his family
Roy Edmonds
January 26, 2023 | Lexington, KY
To the Boyd family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time may God Bless and keep you all.
Bonita Webb Watkins
January 25, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Friend
Gone but never forgotten! Joe will truly be missed. Continued prayers to the entire family during your time of sorrow!
Lavette White
January 25, 2023 | Lexington, KY | Friend