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ANTHONY BOYKIN Obituary
Sunrise 09-29-1973 ~
Sunset 06-20-2019
Anthony was born in Gainesville, FL to Seab Boykin Jr. & Tillie Smith. He transitioned into his new beginning on Wednesday, June 20, 2019. With his family and loved ones by his side.
He attended Newberry Jr. & Sr. High School, before moving to Gainesville, Fl. And attending Eastside High School.
Anthony was employed as a manager at Pizza Hut, Wal-Mart and also the Kangaroo before finding out about his kidney disease.
He leaves behind his mother Tillie Smith of Gainesville, Fl. Eric Spann of Pompano, Fl, Eric Lewis of Stuart, Fl. Donald Owens (Serenia), Cynthia Boykin of Archer, Denise Hunt (Walter), Marvin Boykin, Angela Boykin, Mandingo Boykin, Conzette 'Ronnie' Boykin (Danette) of Newberry, Fl., Linda McCray, Dexter Boykin, Antonia Boykin- Robinson of Archer, Rhonda Boykin - Lewis (Ronnie) of Hawthorne, Katura Williams (Henry) of Williston, Fl. Tracy Lewis, Lenny Boykin of Gainesville and Special friend William McElroy.
We are asking that those who would like to attend his 'Celebration of Life Service' to join the family at 10 A.M. Saturday, July 6, 2019.
(Please try and wear light colors) Zion Temple A.M.E. Zion
Rev. Verdell Long Officiating, 111 SE 14th Lane, Gainesville, FL 32641
Repast
A. Quinn Jones School
Auditorium
1108 Northwest 7th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Services provided by
Booker T. Hunt Funeral Home
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Rhonda Boykin Lewis
September 20, 2025
I can't believe it's been 6 years now. I miss you like it was yesterday. I still haven't taken your number out of my phone, baby brother I miss our talks, visits or us hanging out cooking and chilling. You've missed new family members being born and I think you would love dooda especially.
Miss you brother
Denise Hunt
June 28, 2022
As I was getting to know you better you left us I´m still missing you
Denise Hunt
July 10, 2019
It seems like I was just getting to know you, and now you are gone but know that I will always keep you close my brother. Love your sister Dee
Melanie Boykin
July 8, 2019
I miss you so much Uncle. But I know you're in a better place. Thanks for all the laughs and visits. For being there through the good times and bad. RIP I love you
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Bill McElroy
July 6, 2019
Tony was a gentle soul and a caring, compassionate man. During his illness, he was brave and fearless and a top notch human being. Prayers to his family and other loved ones. May he Rest In Peace.
Willie&EmmaBrooks/Family
July 6, 2019
Our Prayers Are With Your Family, Sorry For Your Loss, Weeping May Endure For A Night But Joy Cometh In The Morning
Tyerine Miller
July 5, 2019
Our condolences and prayers go out to the Boykin and Smith family. ~The Miller Family~
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