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Marcus Boyd Obituary
Marcus Boyd, age 59, of Wirtz, Virginia and formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio and Toms River, New Jersey, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 14, 2008 with his devoted wife by his side after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 11, 1949, a son of the late Clarence Ray and Ilda Mae Mills Boyd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War and was an Optician with U.S. Vision in Christiansburg and was a member of Brick Presbyterian Church in Bricktown, New Jersey.
Mark is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Eileen D. Hermanni Boyd; daughter, Kimberly Basile of Trenton, New Jersey; son, Ryan Boyd of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandchildren; brother, Michael Boyd of Rockwall, Texas; and sister-in-law, Marie Szorosy of Jackson, New Jersey.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the service beginning at 6 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
"My beloved husband, Mark you have been a constant source of love and joy in my life and my heart will be joined to yours for all eternity. Graced with your presence, everyone loved, valued, and appreciated your quick-wit, loving nature, sensitivity, and generosity, but none more than I. You once defined the measure of a successful man by the happiness he brought to his wife. You, my darling, by all measure, passed away successful beyond all imaginings."
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Memories and Condolences
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Teresa Truman
December 17, 2008
Eileen,
I am so very sorry to hear of Marcus' illness and passing. He was a very genuine and kind person. It was my pleasure to know him, and you as well. You will be in my prayers.
Ciara Whitaker
December 16, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Mark was a very sweet man, and I feel honored to have been able to work with him. He had a special way of lighting up a room and making you laugh, even when he didn't all that great. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Hersek
December 16, 2008
We send our condolences. I worked with the father of Mark. I would golf with them when Mark was visiting his parents.
Elaine Matteson
December 15, 2008
I will never have a greater boss.
He was more then a boss, He was a true and close friend.
I will miss you very much
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