Thomas Malcolm Boyd

Former resident of Antioch, Ca. Thomas M. Boyd, 71, passed away Nov. 24, 2024 in Boulder Creek, Ca due to heart disease. Tom was born 7/28/1952 at Antioch Hospital to William and Kathleen Boyd of Antioch. He went to Holy Rosary School, and graduated from Antioch High in 1970.Tom was a member of the Boyd swimming family and was a successful swim team member at Antioch High School, Diablo Valley College and San Jose State. Tom graduated from San Jose State in 1975. At San Jose State, Tom met his life long partner and husband Steve Lampkin. Tom and Steve started their mortgage company- Amerimac-Equifirst in 1977. They would successfully run the business together until they sold it in 2005 and retired. In retirement Tom and Steve traveled the world and enjoyed retirement to the fullest.When they weren't traveling,Tom and Steve lived half the year in Kaanapali, Maui and the other half in Boulder Creek, California. March 20,2024 would have been Tom and Steve's 50th Anniversary. In Tom's own words on their 49th year he said, "49 years ago today, I committed the rest of my life to Steven Howard Lampkin. Best decision ever..!!!!!!!!! We have the most adventurous life. Partners in business, with the support of parents, family, and friends. Soooo many memories, all good!!!!!" Tom was passionate about politics and gay rights, advocating for a more inclusive society. He was friend to many and stayed in close touch with his Antioch High School friends and was active in the class reunions. Tom was loved by his family, and just this past year enjoyed a trip around Ireland with his brother Denny, his wife Carla and nephew Logan Boyd. Everyone loved Tom, he was so much fun and always the life of the party.His dance moves and sense of humor were legendary. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, by his brothers David Boyd and Tim Boyd and by his niece Lindsay Boyd. He is survived by his husband Steve Lampkin, his brother Dennis Boyd of Saint Louis, his nieces Erin Lark, Laura Boyd Hill and Natalie Boyd, his nephew's Jim Boyd and Logan Boyd and his sister-in-laws Diana Lampkin and Carla Boyd. Tom's ashes will be spread in the Maui ocean in front of his beloved Mahana and his friends and family will celebrate him this spring in Boulder Creek. If you knew Tom, raise your glass and make a toast, "Here's to Tom, he made everything a little better and alot more fun!"