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Wheldon Jude Boyd Sr.

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Wheldon Boyd Obituary

BOYD Wheldon Jude Boyd, Sr. of Belle Chasse, LA passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Patsy Hoyt Boyd. Father of Wheldon J. Boyd, Jr. (Angel), Wayne P. Boyd (Sharon), Elizabeth B. Lagasse (Donald). Son of the late Eulah Donner Boyd and Jewell Clifton Boyd. Brother of E'Telca Crawford and the late Jewell Booth. Grandfather of the "7-UP Kids" Morgan, Garrett, Marissa, Sabrina, Rachel, Jessica and Ethan. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. A native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA for the past 50 years. He was retired after 42 years of service from the La. Air National Guard 159th as Chief Master Sergeant. Wheldon enjoyed fishing and going on vacations with his wife and family. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of the La. Air National Guard 159th, the Retiree Association and the Belle Chasse AARP are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8968 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11:30 am. Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. Interment to follow in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Tumor Foundation @ www.ctf.org in honor of his granddaughter, Rachel Boyd. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. For directions or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mothefunerals.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2014.

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April 4, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss and will be thinking about your family.

Spencer Turpin

April 3, 2014

Wheldon:

My mom alerted me to your fathers passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I remember him

Spencer Turpin

Forrest (tucker) Seigel

April 2, 2014

My deepest sympathies to Patsy, Liz, Wheldon jr., and wayne. Wheldon was my friend, my boss, and confidant. I worked for Wheldon for more than half of m Air Guard career. He had a passion, and deep concern for his employees. He raised a wonderful family that he was so proud of. I will always cherish the friendship and good times we had over the years.Rest in peace, good buddy.

April 2, 2014

My dear friend, Liz, Mrs. Patsy, Weldon & Wayne: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Wheldon was such a wonderful, easy-going man and a joy to be around. You all will be in my prayers. Love, Jane Langemark

Larry Pearson

April 2, 2014

Wayne, your Dad was a really good man. I'm glad I had an opportunity to meet him.

April 2, 2014

I will keep him in my daily prayers as I pray for all deceased, especially my friends. May he rest in peace. +

Deacon C. J. Smith

Mac Allen

April 2, 2014

Patsy & Family,
A good guy is gone and we are all saddened by Wheldons passing. We had a very mixed group of guys at the Air Guard and Wheldon was one of the true gentlemen there. I will miss our times at the Lost Weekend camps.

Blaze and Teal St. Marie

April 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for the entire Boyd family. God bless all of you.

Ione neely

April 2, 2014

We are thinking and praying for your family.
Ione Neely and Lisa Neely Milligan

annie horne

April 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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