Charleston, South Carolina
NEWPORT NEWS - Richard Manning Boykin, Jr., 77, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013. Born in Charleston, SC, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1963, where he was an Aerospace Engineer with NASA, retiring as a division chief, in 1994 after 33 years. Mr. Boykin was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, was very dedicated and involved with the scouting, and was Past Commodore of the Hampton Yacht Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maywood and Richard M. Boykin Sr. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Betty Boykin; daughter, Elisabeth Ashley Boykin; son, Richard M. Boykin III, sister, Betty Boykin Felder and grandson, Dominic (Scooter) Hunter Boykin. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church by Rev. Samantha Vincent-Alexander. The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contribution to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the American Heart Association Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
Richard, as I knew him, from grades 1-6 at the Charleston Day School, was a nice guy. Like me, he had to have been born in 1936 because we both started school in the fall of 1942. I never saw much of him after he must have gone to Meminger in the 7th grade. Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson
November 03, 2023 | School
Gene and Mary Kelsey
November 01, 2020 | Friend
He will always be there - a permanent part of my memory. Good times and my treasured and trusted friend.
Gene Kelsey
November 20, 2019 | Williamsburg, VA | Friend
Dick and I worked together in our early years at NASA Langley Research Center. Dick was a very good engineer and a fine person to know. I was fortunate to have hi as a friend through the years.
Dick Snyder
Richard Snyder
November 01, 2019 | Williamsburg, VA | Friend
My thoughts and Prayers are being sent your way in these sad times. Know that Dickie will be remembered by all that knew him and I know you will find strength in the Lord to get you through this.
With Deepest Sympathy ,
Cathy and Dennis Switzer
Cathy Switzer
November 11, 2013
Betty, I was surprised to hear that a good friend that Dick was to me, had passed away. My prayers are with you and the family. May the Lord Bless you in these times. God will take care of you.
Gordon Owsley
November 10, 2013
Dear Betty and Family,
Friends and NASA co-workers for over 40 years, at work on at the docks where his knowledge of boats helped everyone . Great times - that's the best way to say it. Always a friend, always helpful and generous to a fault. His biggest weakness was his love for Betty. Outside of NASA, some of our best times were at the docks in Hampton. He will never leave my mind.
Gene Kelsey
November 09, 2013 | Williamsburg, VA
Betty, Donna and I have you and your family in our prayers. Dick was a good man and we always looked forward to seeing you and Dick at our NASA luncheons. I had the privilege of working with Dick for a number of years at Langley. He was very professional in his relationships
with personnel and in applying his
engineering skills. God bless you and
your family. Donna and Buddy Young
November 08, 2013
I worked with and for Dick for a number of years, and always found him helpful, humorous, and dedicated to the task at hand. I always looked forward to seeing him at our post-retirement monthly luncheons. Penny joins me in sending our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Joe Gowdey
November 08, 2013
