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of Chelsea, Michigan, age 77, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital. He was born August 8, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Edna (Fierstien) Pitts.
Boyd graduated from Flint Central High School in 1966, and was drafted into the Army, serving in California. After meeting Kathy, he started working for the University of Michigan in housekeeping, then stockkeeping/receiving, truck driving, and finally, in the mailroom. Boyd loved collecting military memorabilia and Civil War re-enactments. He enjoyed going to the Saline Celtic Festival and Michigan Renaissance Festival, and volunteered with the Waterloo Farm Museum.
Boyd married Kathy Faber on May 18, 1974, in Chelsea, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Victor Pitts of Chelsea; and daughters, Brooke Pitts of Howell, and Valorie. He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services will be held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterloo Farm Museum.
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