Abe Lincoln Boyd

Abe Lincoln Boyd obituary, Honaker, KY

Abe Lincoln Boyd

Abe Boyd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Abe Lincoln Boyd, age 81 of Banner, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2025 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was born March 3, 1944 in Prater, Kentucky to the late Mark & Marthie Annie Smith Boyd. He was the husband of the late Patricia Sue Collins Boyd. He is survived by his Son: Keith Boyd of Banner, Kentucky; Daughters: Christal (Jason) Shepherd of Harold, Kentucky & Celesta Renee Raymond (Paul Nichols) of Pikeville, Kentucky; Grandchildren: Devin (Shalyn) Hall, Grace Hall, Lindsey Raymond, Brayden Shepherd, Kayleigh Raymond & Chase Shepherd; Great Grandchildren: Hadleigh, Winnie, Harlow,

Braelyn, Karson & Brittyn; Brothers: Glen Boyd & Kenny (Eva) Boyd both of Prater, Kentucky; A Host of very special Nieces & Nephews that he thought of as his own; A Host of Great Nieces & Nephews he loved dearly. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his Brothers & Sisters: Simon Boyd, Clayton Boyd, Daniel "Dan" Boyd, Mart Boyd, Wyonna Ogeden & Alice Akers. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation will begin Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, Kentucky and will continue all day Friday, July 25, 2025

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating

Burial will follow at Blue Rose Cemetery, Big Branch, Little Mud, Honaker, Kentucky

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