Augustus Shapleigh Boyd, III

Augustus Shapleigh Boyd III, a distinguished veteran and dedicated public servant, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Due West, South Carolina. He was born on December 7, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Augustus Shapleigh Boyd, Jr. and Amy Jones Boyd.

Known to many as Terry, he was a graduate of The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he cultivated a lifelong commitment to service, scholarship, and integrity. His military career began in Brunswick, Maine, where he served in the United States Navy. He continued his service for over two decades as a Navy reservist, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Terry’s devotion to his country extended beyond his military service through a long and impactful career with the U.S. government, where he worked in the Defense Investigative Service. His work contributed meaningfully to national security and reflected his deep sense of duty, discretion, and honor.

Terry is survived by his wife, Jennifer Dodge Boyd; his son, A. Shapleigh Boyd IV (Beth); his daughter, Jennifer (Jack) Lauless; his grandchildren, E’Lee Boyd, Ashleigh Boyd, and Quint (Stephanie) Boyd; and his great-grandchildren, Mila Boyd and Summer Boyd. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Boyd family.