Gregory Scott Boyd
1967 - 2002
Gregory Scott Boyd
1967 - 2002
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BORN
1967
DIED
2002
Gregory Boyd Obituary
Throughout Greg’s formative years, he developed a strong love for the outdoors. He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing. But his greatest love was baseball.
After graduating in 1986 from Greene County Tech in Paragould, he attended Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. During his stay at the community college, he became an All-American baseball player. He then moved on to be the starting catcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team in Fayetteville. With the Razorbacks, Greg participated in two College Baseball World Series. He was very proud of his rings from the two World Series, which were played in Omaha, Nebraska.
Greg married his childhood sweetheart and best friend, Dawn Adams, in Paragould on June 17, 2001. Three months later, on September 16, 2001, Greg was baptized. He was a member of West Side Church of Christ in Russellville, Arkansas.
On Thursday, August 29, 2002, Greg suffered a massive heart attack, and went home to be with his Lord from St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was 34.
Besides his wife and parents, Greg is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Karla Boyd, of Mobile, Alabama; a sister and brother-in-law, Darla and Darrell McCreless, of Paragould, Arkansas; two dearly loved nieces, Chase and Addison McCreless; and two beloved nephews, Ross Adams and Alye Freeman.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2002, 10 a.m., at Humphrey Chapel, officiated by Mr. Dan Lightfoot and Mr. Paul Harp. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, 4:30 p.m., at Memorial Gardens, Paragould. Memorial donations may be made to Paragould Children’s Home.
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Jennifer (Stewart) Hood
April 25, 2006
Dear Dawn,
I was so saddened to hear about Greg. I had no idea and just found out yesterday. I will always have great memories of Greg from elementary school on and as has already been mentioned by several, he will always remembered with a smile. I'm so glad to know that we will all see him again one day when Jesus calls us all home to be with Him.
I didn't even know that the two of you had gotten married. I'm so happy that you had that time together. Please know that I am thinking of you and pray that God is continuing to lift you up each day. Take care. Hopefully we will see you in August at the class reunion.
Rayanna (Gibson) Dalton
November 19, 2005
Dear Dawn,
I saw your mother tonight and just heard about Greg. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are both wonderful people. What I remember about you from my high school days and about Greg from my college and Reynolds Pool days is that you were both wonderfully happy people and always fun to be around. I can only imagine how great you were together. I am happy that God led you to each other and that your love will last for always. God bless you.
Rayanna (Gibson) Dalton
Faye Adams
July 1, 2005
Dear Dawn: Your Mom gave me the information about how to read about Greg and send you a message. After reading about Greg, I feel that we missed knowing someone very special. I hope that we will have a chance to visit sometime when we are visiting Paragould. We love you and pray God's blessings will fill your future.
Love, Aunt Faye
Hugh, Lisa, Taylor & Corbin Dickinson
May 13, 2003
Dawn,
I can't relate personally to the loss you are experiencing, but I know the loss of one great friend, Greg. We all had such a great time in school. Cheerleading for him and many others was a great joy for me! It was great to have such great friends like Greg to cheer on! He was so talented, in many ways and it was a great blessing when you two married and shared such wonderful times. It was short, but a blessing. He can now watch over you each moment and one day you will see each other again but in a much more precious way. I thank God Greg was saved! What a wonderul gift. I will never forget sitting in class and Greg always tapping me on the shoulder--I turned around and he would have turned his eyelids wrong side out just to freak me out! He loved to see me cringe when he did that. He was such a clown. God has a plan for you, Dawn. Just keep an open ear and your heart right with God and many blessings are still to come. I think of you often and love hearing from you by email. Can't wait until your back home with all of us! We'll have our own class reunion! Many prayers to you Dawn, God bless you.
Love, Lisa (Wright) Dickinson & family
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Priscilla Cunningham
December 25, 2002
Dear Dawn and family,
I often think about you and your loss of your beloved Greg. He was
such a joy to be with. I'll never
forget the fun we had on Daph's
birthday at Benihan's.You have so many many more memories to cherish.
May your heart be full of all the things that last forever and Greg is everlasting.
Meagan Bowlin
December 25, 2002
Dawn,
we just found out about legacy.com and I wanted to let you know that you are in my family's and mine prayers everyday. God sent you an angel, but now he is with his father. We love you very much!!
Scott, Darlene, Meagan, and Skyler Bowlin
Brooksie Felty
December 22, 2002
Dear Dawn,
I cannot express how sorry I am for you, I have always wanted you to be happy and when you were with Greg, I knew nothing could stop the joy in your heart. It breaks my heart that the Lord needed him more and he will be watching over you and saving you a place in heaven. I am so glad that you were so positive in his life and brought so much happiness there. I laugh when I remember Greg playing baseball, he was so talented and I along with many other girls had the biggest crush on him. What a beautiful person he was on the inside and out! I will keep you and Gwendol and his family in my prayers. He will be so greatly missed.
I ask your mom about you everytime I see her and she said to write you here. I love you and I miss you so bad,I wish I didn't have to write to you about this, but this is a great place for everyone to say they are thinking of you and Greg's family. God bless you and please write me when you can.
Scott Wright
December 16, 2002
Dear Dawn, I'm awfully sorry about Greg. I hope God has helped you with peace and understanding. If I can do anything for you just call. I'll never forget the old days at Tech and at the ballpark. I will also never forget how Greg could keep a straight face when telling a joke, and everyone else would get in trouble. I'll let you go, but just wanted to drop you a note to let you know we are praying for you.
Kendra Dearing Lipper
December 3, 2002
Dawn, I saw you at the basketball game last week and you have been on my mind. I'm sorry for your loss and wish there was something I could do or say to help. My prayers are with you.
Dane, Kimberly, and Ross Adams
November 7, 2002
Dear Dawn Dawn,
Words alone cannot express the sorrow that is felt due to the loss of Greg. He was so much more than just a brother-in-law and an uncle. He was such a loving and joyful friend. He meant so much to us; you know that. The two of you really knew how to liven things up. Didn't you? We will surely miss his jokes and laughter. Ross will miss all the pestering that he pretended to hate. You mean the world to us, Dawn, and we will pray that God continues to comfort you. We love you!
Suzanne Grady-Malone
November 7, 2002
Dear Boyd Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. God Bles you. Suzanne
Stranger
November 5, 2002
Dear Boyd Family-
What a wonderful story and legacy Greg has left behind for the rest of you to carry on! Thank you for sharing his inspirational story and amazing FAITH (!) with us here at Legacy in the form of a life story. You are all in my prayers!
Sincerely,
A stranger who was touched!!
Frances
November 3, 2002
To Mr. Boyd's Family--I am so sorry for your loss. I read Mr. Boyd's life story while visiting Legacy to write my Son whom we lost earlier this year. He was just an infant. I can't imagine the hurt you must be feeling. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope that you find comfort and strength in the future.
Cornelius Lovelace
November 3, 2002
Dear Dawn Dawn and family! In the short time I that I knew Greg, I knew Greg was a winner, and to read about his baptism and hear about his faith, He did win indeed. God bless you all. C lovelace
Gwendol Boyd
October 25, 2002
Greg I miss you
Dad
Randy Nixon
October 22, 2002
Dear dawn.
I never had the privelage of knowing Greg. From what I've read, he's an extraordinary person. I can't even begin to imagine what pain you must feel. When I lost my brother, I was so caught off guard by the unfairness of the world. Why do people, who love life so much, have it quickly cut away from them? I'd like to share with you a scripture that my friends (they're Jehovah's witnesses) have shared with me;
Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
There will be a time when such grieving will be a thing of the past. May you have peace.
Sincerely,
Randy Nixon
Steve Shedd
October 21, 2002
My love is with you and Greg. I know that he is happy wherever he may be...
Steve Shedd
Kathy Bowers
October 21, 2002
Dearest Dawn,
I know your heart is aching now. Never in a million years could you have dreamed of such a horrible thing happening. It is such a tragedy. May God give you the strength beyond normal to help you get thru these days.
Mrs. Terry
October 20, 2002
Dearest Dawn,
Just a note to let you know our heart goes out to you and your family. May God always cradle you in his arms.
Nicole
October 16, 2002
I never knew Gregory Scott Boyd or his family, but I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for ur loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you
Bill and Sandy Vangilder
September 24, 2002
To Dawn, Darlene, Gwendol, Darla
and all the Adams and Boyd family.
We express our heart-felt sympathy.
We were blessed to love and know
Gregg, I guess the last time he
visited our home was about 2 years
ago. We laughed about old times, he
and Bill just always clicked , Bill
always said he was the best catcher
he knew. We had lots of laughs and
good times and as Greg knew we loved
him. Bill said he would drop by Wal-mart and say hello every now and
then.
In fact Old Bill was weed-eating the
yard yesterday which is a ordeal for
him, he has all kinds of trouble with it and is too proud to let anyone help. He looked up and said
Old Greg is laughing at me right now, and as sad as we are we smiled.
We will always remember his humor and a smile that could melt your heart.
May God Bless you all.
Bill and Sandra Vangilder
Carrie RyeBanks
September 23, 2002
I didn't know Greg for very long, however he touched my life. I knew him as he faced many difficulties and overcame them with grace, strength, and courage. Recently, when we talked he would tell me about the good things in his life; being active in his church, going to visit relatives, going to basketball games with Dawn, and Pookie. Greg always had a joke, a story, or an encouraging word. I love him dearly and will miss his presence in my life.
Celene Batey
September 14, 2002
I just heard about Greg's passing. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know you are in my prayers.
Paul and Jackie Harp
September 13, 2002
We first met Greg less than a year before his passing, yet it seems like we've always known him. He quickly became a significant part of our lives and the emptiness he leaves will not soon be filled. We loved him as a son and will be forever grateful that God brought our lives together for the good of both. How comforting to know that Christians never meet for the last time. We shall be looking for him!
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Dawn and Greg's family. What a loss!
Lea Ann Vanaman
September 12, 2002
Dawn and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Greg was such a joy to be around and will be missed by all who knew him. I know the Lord will see you through this difficult time. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. In Him, Lea Ann and Girls
lana franks
September 11, 2002
Darla, Brad, Darlene, Gwendol,all friends & family, what a loss you have had to experience, but please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you all daily. When I heard the news of Greg's passing, it really hit us hard. Although our families haven't gotten to see each other in many years, I can promise you we do talk about the memories with Greg and all the kids on St. Renee. My best memories of childhood involve Greg and the many times we played those whiffle ball games, basketball, football or just sledding down that enormous hill. He was a great kid to be around, and it sounds like he was a very caring, courageous and loved man. I think of him often and it helps to know that it sounds as if Greg got the best win he could have ever wanted and that's a great family, many friends and a life now with God! God Bless you.
Love, Lana Franks
Kyle Franks
September 10, 2002
To the Boyd's, friends and family may the sympathy of those who care make the sorrow of your heart less difficult to bear. Greg the times growing up with you and that Saint Renee Dr. crew were the most cherished memories i hold dear. That darn maple tree your parents planted right in the middle of our football field was turned from an obstacle into greg go to the maple, stop, turn around and the ball will be there. I will never forget the time we were running that play but you forgot about the tree. I threw the pass and got up to see You hit that tree so hard with your head that every leaf on the tree was knocked off and floating in the air!
How you held on to that football was obviously an early sign that Greg Boyd overcame obstacles, and could always be counted on to never drop the ball. Greg save me a place. I love you man.
SHARON (Franks) MAYS
September 10, 2002
My heart goes out to family and other friends. Gregg grew up with my two children Lana & Kyle. We have talked often over the years about how fortunate we were to have goods neighbors like the Boyds.
To me Gregg will always be a smiling, happy little boy always ready for a competitive game of basketball, touch football, baseball or skatboarding down the hill in front of our homes.
Kim Woodhouse
September 6, 2002
There will never be a time when I think of Greg that I can't stop smiling (or laughing). If you were any where near Greg and Dawn, I promise everyone had a smile and laughter in their heart. Greg will be missed so very much, and I look forward to laughing with him again in heaven. Dawn, the Boyd's, the McCreless's, you are in my prayers daily. I love you all very much.
Woody
Nippy-Nancy-Mimi-Ali Mangrum
September 5, 2002
Greg will be missed by so many people because he knew so many and they all loved him. We will especially miss him because he has been like family to us ever since he was born. We were so glad last fall to find out that he had been baptized and was so active in church and so involved. Greg was happy with his life and knew if something happened he was in good hands. Proof of his ability to touch the life of some many people has been the outpouring of love from so many people in Russellville in such a short time to have lived there. Dawn, you and all the rest of the family are in our prayers everyday. We love you'll so much.
T E
September 2, 2002
Dawn I know Scott excelled with every team he played ball for maybe never dreaming that someday he might play for the ANGELS. What an honor that has to be. Catchers are so unique they are involved in every play setting the pace of the game and always being alert to every thing that goes on on the field. A heavenly field will differ only in the fact that he need not have a strong heart, just a kind heart and a pure clean Christian soul. I know you are saddened by his earthly departure but rest assured that in Scotts new position He will keep Gods healing graces flowing earthward to you and you will always see his heavenly smile as he plays across the clouds. Gods Peace
Jim Tedder
September 1, 2002
Our deepest sympathy to Dawn and Greg's family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jim and Earline Tedder
Sandy Pillow- Denton
September 1, 2002
Greg's family and Dawn... My prayers are with you. I will be thinking of you everyday. You couldn't say the name "Greg Boyd" without smiling. He left a special place in everyone's heart. He will be greatly missed. God Bless you all.
Dan Lightfoot
September 1, 2002
Mr. & Mrs. Boyd, Dawn and the rest of the family,
Greg was a special part of our lives and our prayers for the past year or so. We enjoyed being around him and his enthusiasm even through his illness. We'll miss him.
And you'll continue to be in our prayers.
Winfred Roach,Jr
August 31, 2002
Dawn and family: I remember Greg asking me why I didn't own a flannel shirt when I first came to GCT. Greg will not be forgotten. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
God Bless.
Winfred "Wynn" Roach
Kim & Mallory Rodgers
August 31, 2002
Dawn,
Although we haven't seen you or Greg in a long time, you are in our thoughts & prayers during this time of loss. Greg was, and will always be, a very special person to our family. May God bless you and keep you at this time.
Love, Kim & Mallory Rodgers
Cindy Hopper
August 31, 2002
Dawn, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May God bless you and keep you with His love. We love you and miss you at Altus Elementary.
Bruce Hunt
August 31, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with the Boyd and Adams families. I was one of Greg's coaches in high school and he was one of those special players that are such a joy to coach. Greg was a gifted athlete,but his personality was what I remember most about Greg. He just loved to be around people and could bring a smile to anyone.
Bobbie Eveld
August 31, 2002
Dawn, just a little note to let you know how much you are loved and missed. If you need anything at all, please let me know. You are such a joy to be around, I know Greg was very happy to have you in his life. You will be in our prayers and we will think of you often. When you are up to it, come visit us or we will come see you . My home phone # 479-468-2024 Please call anytime day or night. Love you, Bobbie
Wayne Herren
August 31, 2002
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the entire Boyd and Adams families. Although I hadn't spoken with Greg for a few years I always admired him and considered him a friend. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Melissa (Williams) Coffell
August 31, 2002
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Kevin & Melissa Coffell
Bill and Carla Mitchell
August 31, 2002
Our deepest sympathy to Dawn and Greg's family. Few people are remembered as such a friend and reason to smile. Thank you God for letting him be with us for a short time.
Carlos & Carol Cano
August 31, 2002
To our dear friend Greg: You will be missed greatly and we find comfort in the knowledge that you experienced God, recovery, and joy in your life. We are certain that you go to your Creator with no shame.
Carlos & Carol
Arthur Kanneman
August 31, 2002
God Bless Scott. May God be with you and help you through these times.
Humphrey Funeral Services, Inc.
August 30, 2002
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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