Michael Boykin

Michael Boykin obituary, Lebanon, OR

Michael Boykin

Michael Boykin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Huston-Jost Funeral Home - Lebanon on Dec. 18, 2025.
Michael Boykin

August 14, 1958 – December 3, 2025

Michael Boykin, 67, of Lebanon, passed away December 3, 2025 at his home.

Michael was born August 14, 1958 in Merced, CA to Jesse and Rose (Waltman) Boykin. He had four sisters, Pam, Rose, Roxann, and Kim.

He held many jobs over the years; he was a farm worker at Foster Farm Ranch in Turlock, CA, a tire and brake specialist in Texas, an oil technician in Modesto, CA, and an RV line worker in Lebanon, OR.

Michael was a member of the Lebanon Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed making rock jewelry.

Michael married Mary Boykin in Modesto, CA on July 7, 2001.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Rose Patterson.

Michael is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter, Dawnelle Boykin, stepson Darren, stepdaughter April St. Claire, and three sisters, Pam Wooten, Roxann Boykin, and Kim Boykin.

A memorial service will be held for Michael at 1pm, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Lebanon Church of the Nazarene, 600 W D St. Lebanon, OR 97355

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