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Joseph Boykin Obituary
Joseph was born on April 28th 1950, a son of the late Joseph M. Boykin, Sr. and Helen L. (Smith) Boykin. He graduated from Doherty High School in 1969 and attended The University of Massachusetts in Amherst as an Art major and has lived in Worcester all his life.
Joseph is survived by his devoted and cherished family; his brothers, Steven A. Shakir and Lee R. Boykin both of Worcester and Michael A. Boykin of Tijuana, Mexico; his three sisters, Juanita E. Madison, and Danette M. Williams both of Worcester and Michele L. Boykin of Richmond, VA.; his cousins, Eva Diane Dickerson of Moreno Valley, Ca, Beverly Brown of Toledo, OH and Blake W. Waller of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A brother, Wayne L. Boykin passed away in 1996, and a cousin Mary "Laurie" Chatfield passed away in 2009.
Joseph worked in the maintenance department of The University of Massachusetts many years until retiring due to illness in 1997. He previously worked for the former City Hospital.
Joe was a quiet man who loved spending time with his family. He loved music and playing musical instruments in his spare time. He was a skilled artist and painter and established several murals in the city, including one at the former Second Baptist Church on Summer Street.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 20th at 11:00 am in The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will follow next to his cousin Laurie in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to a period of calling hours from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning prior to the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Boykin
Julie Hampton
March 7, 2023
Thought of you today, just wanted to let you know! Continue to rest peacefully my friend !
Curlie Morrow-Webb
April 28, 2010
Blessing, mercy and grace be with you in your time of loss. I just learned of his passing and I thought of when I first meet him...well over 30 years ago. God Grace is ever present.
Janice Jones-Storms
April 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Boykin family in your time of grief. We we were very saddenn to hear about Joe's passing. He was a very good friend to the both of us. Rest in peace Joe, always, Janice & Jeffery Storms
April 25, 2010
To the Boykin Family...God is good all the the time and all the time God is good...and I believe God was good to all of us when He gave us, Joe. My prayers are with you during this time...and know that, Joe is absent from the body, but present with the Lord. He will always be remembered.God bless and comfort you all.
Pamela Jones
April 23, 2010
To the Boykin family: I was so sad to hear about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
Pam Jones
Ellen Jacobs/Martin
April 22, 2010
I just learned of Joe's death. I am Very sorry for your loss. I was a friend and former classmate of Joe's from Jr High through High school. He was very talented in his art work, a good friend. He will be missed greatly
April 22, 2010
To the Boykins family so sorry to hear of your lost.Our hearts go out to you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.god bless . The Hathaways
Denise Ford
April 21, 2010
To The Boykin Family
I am so sorry for your lost. Joe was always one of my favorite people and I was very hurt when I learned of his death today. But we must remember that God knows when we are hurting, and he feels the hurt right along with us. This is something we can take comfort in. When we hurt, finding someone who understands allows us to be open with our emotions. As the Bible says "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4. I will keep you all in my prayers.
April 21, 2010
TO THE BOYKIN FAMILY
JUST LEARNED OF YOUR LOSS AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. MAY GOD HEAR YOUR PRAYERS AND BLESS ALL OF YOU.
CHRISTINE KISER, WORC.MA
Joanne Chester
April 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always have a special place in my heart for my cousin, "Little Joe".
May God Bless you all.
Cousin Joanne
cheryl rome
April 20, 2010
Dannette all my toughts and prayers are with you and your family"
cheryl rome
April 20, 2010
danette all my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family " cheryl (caldwell) rome
April 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers for the Boykin family on the loss of Joe. He is at rest in a better place. God bless you all. Margaret Horan
Jacqueline Ricks
April 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Douglas Safford
April 20, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jimmy Cozzolino
April 20, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 19, 2010
To the boykin family,
I also grew up in the Beaverbrook park area and remember going to school with the Boykins. I always marveled at how close you all were. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Deb (Biladeau) Ducharme
Anne Kruse
April 19, 2010
I remember Joe from when he worked at the garage on Maj. Taylor Blvd. He was a lovely man.
Anthony M Petrone & Family
April 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Monroe Pittman
April 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Walter &Yvonne Hart
April 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Roberta Roberts-Rau (Wheeler)
April 19, 2010
where does the time go, it seems like just yesterday seeing Joe's smile.
I'm sorry for your loss
April 19, 2010
April 20,2010
My condolences and prayers are with the Boykin family.
Doris Huges and Family
April Tolson
April 19, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kenny Troy Sr
April 19, 2010
It is always so sad when a special friend passes. This one was of importance because he was liked by everyone that knew him. Like a little brother or older brother to family and friends in Worcester. He could be so quiet, and yet with knowledge. He will remain in all of our hearts, prayers, and friendships. Bless you brother Joe.
Hermis Yanis Jr.
April 19, 2010
My condolences to the Boykin family. Joe will surly be missed. You're all in my prayers.
Hermis Yanis Jr.
Robin Tucker
April 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Blessings!
Robin Tucker and Family
KEN GARABEDIAN
April 19, 2010
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
KEN GARABEDIAN
April 19, 2010
To the Boykin Family - my prayers and thoughts go out to you in this difficult time........It's been many years since I have seen any of your fine family, but I will always cherish the memories of growing up in our neighborhood and the days we spent at Beaverbrook Park as children in those summer days........To Mike you were always a friend and to Joe may you rest in Peace........Dickie Bruso
Julie Hathaway
April 18, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. Memories will always keep Joe close.
Love, Julie and the kids
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