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Philip Alan Boykin

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Philip Alan Boykin obituary, 1957-2025, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1957

DIED

2025

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue

Fort Wayne, Indiana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Jul. 26, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

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Philip Boykin Obituary

Philip Alan Boykin, 68, of Fort Wayne, IN, entered eternal rest June 21, 2025, He was born June 18, 1957, in Fort Wayne, to the late Henry Alfred Boykin and Mary Frances Wilson. Philip is survived by his wife, Sonya Boykin; his 5 daughters, Jamila Boykin, Shamika Boykin, Tamara Boykin of Fort Wayne, IN, Alicia (Jerry) Nugent of Feasterville, PA, Natalia (Rashaad) Coward of Houston, TX; and 11 grandchildren. He also leaves behind 9 siblings. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Ft Wayne with visitation one hour prior.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Philip Boykin

Jul

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Jul

26

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Patricia McDonald

Yesterday

My Big Brother Philip, we´re only 17 months apart. He´s been there since my birth, I am going to miss him terribly and still can´t believe that he´s gone forever from my life. Lord help me to process my heart´s pain "Jesus!"

Patricia McDonald

Yesterday

Jean Ezell

July 23, 2025

My condolences to Sonya and family. I pray that God will comfort you and give you strength in this time of sorrow.

Karen Bell

July 19, 2025

My sincerest condolences to the family.

Karmen Duke

July 19, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kyna Doaks

July 17, 2025

Rest peacefully

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