Gary Boykin Obituary
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Theresa Thompson
November 4, 2018
My go out to the Boykin family you will be dearly missed
Gary Lee Boykin
Erica Hatton
November 3, 2018
Montoya tatum
November 2, 2018
Rest in peace big Gary you will be greatly missed.
Tatum Family
Bridgette Williams
November 1, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Boykin family and friends. I attended school with Gary from Lane Elementary through South High. I was sad to hear of Gary's passing. I pray that you find comfort in your precious memories of Gary. May God bless and comfort you today and always.
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Shirley Jones-Wolfe & Family
November 1, 2018
Sending our deepest condolences to the Boykin Family. May God provide comfort, peace and strength today and the days ahead.
Love you all,
November 1, 2018
Deepest Sympathies to the Boykin Family,
I had Gary in class at Lane School. I can remember him being a quiet and well behaved young man who was a pleasure to have in class.
Michael Seroke -North Canton, Ohio
Charles Mingo
October 31, 2018
Condolences from the Mingo family... Our prayers are with You.
Rhoden Memorial Home
October 31, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Stanley R Washington I
October 30, 2018
To the Boykin Family so sad to hear about Gary we went to school all the way through from Lane Thornton and South he was a good dude that I enjoyed knowing my condolences go out to you all GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Allison Mitchell-Smith
October 30, 2018
Praying for the family. Hold on to the beautiful thoughts and memories.
Alex G
October 30, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
JD
October 30, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Natalie Smith
October 30, 2018
TO THE BOYKIN FAMILY:
SENDING MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND SCHOOL FRIEND. WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN PRAYER. GOD BLESS,
THE SMITH FAMILY
Matha Powers Boykin
October 29, 2018
My heart goes out to the Boykin and Tatum Family in this time of need.
Eural johnson
October 27, 2018
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October 26, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.
Cathy Mitchell-Butler
October 26, 2018
To the Boykin family,
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Henry Cabby Smith
October 26, 2018
My condolence to the entire Boykin family.
Brenda Knott
October 25, 2018
Butchie was the name I called him. Then I would ask him to Do The James Brown! Butchie would cut up...cut ...down...around....sideways....oh yeah...the SPLIT !!!!! He had us smiling, laughing, crying and trying to do The James Brown. I'll keep those memories. Rest Peacefully. Love You
Terri S
October 25, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.
Lisa Grier
October 25, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. Butch was a good dude he's going to be missed
Marguerite Holly
October 25, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all. RIP Butch.
AC
October 24, 2018
Gone too soon but never forgotten. Please find peace in knowing that your loved ones is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116:15)
ERICA HATTON
October 24, 2018
Love you Daddy your baby girl ERICA
Ronnie Jennings
October 24, 2018
Rest in peace Brutha.
Erica Hatton
October 24, 2018
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