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Boyd Burton Obituary
Boyd Burton, Jr., age 71, of Walbridge, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born in Toledo, OH on September 5, 1950 to Boyd Burton, Sr. and Cora Mae Serrell. Boyd graduated from Woodward High School and then went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in social work from the University of Toledo. Boyd was an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. and the Black Student Union. He was employed with the Ford Motor Company in Flat Rock, MI for the last 35 years. Boyd had a passion for music, loved attending concerts and dancing. He was very handy, enjoyed woodworking, and could fix just about anything. Boyd was known for his fashion, his charismatic personality, and doting on those he cared about. Most important to Boyd was his family; he looked forward to family gatherings, social events, and holidays. His smile, spirit, and caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Coltrane. Left to cherish Boyd's memory are his loving children born from his marriage to Anise Burton, Shauna Brock, Fallon Fox, and Brooks (Rebecca) Burton; grandchildren, Larisa Burton, Avery Brock, Alec Brock, Taylor Burton, Briana Burton, Gabriel Burton, Brooklyn Burton, Makenzie Mazey, and Samuel Mazey; great-granddaughter; Liv Starner; siblings, Shirley Durham, Edith Coltrane, and Joseph Coltrane; significant other, Diane Taylor; many nieces, nephews; cousins; and dear friends.
The family will receive guests on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. â€" 12:00 p.m. at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1375 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43612 with Funeral Services beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the church.
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Mary M. Robinson
July 31, 2022
Great people person! Worked with him back in the 1970's, City of Toledo summer Parks and Recreation job. Very family oriented with a giving heart!
Peggy Keatley
July 23, 2022
Boyd was my childhood friend from Wilcox St. I was around 6 yrs old when we met. My family and his family lived across the street from each other. We used to play softball in the street. Well when my turn came to bat I hit him right in the eye with the ball
I dropped that bat and ran as fast as I could Boyd was chasing me! I saw him at Walmart on Glendale a few years ago and he asked me if I remember doing that. I said yes and both of us started laugh! After 64 yrs we both remembered that! My condolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend.
Joanne Edwards
July 23, 2022
prayers & condolences to the family
Pastor, Ben Carter
July 22, 2022
We were college classmates and of the same graduation class. We were also fraternity brothers. He will be sorely missed.
He's with the father now, what a celebration.
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