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1967 - 2007
On October 26, 1967 the news rang out in the city of Welch, West Virginia that Jimmie Boyd, Jr. was born. Jimbo as he was affectionately called, was the fifth child born to the late Jimmie and Estella Harvey Boyd, Sr.
He received his early education in the public school system of McDowell County, West Virginia, Graduating from Big Creek High School. Following graduation Jimmie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following his discharge he moved to Huntington, West Virginia where he enrolled in Marshall University and was awarded both a Bachelors and Master’s Degree. While attending Marshall he was a member of the MU Rugby Team, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. In 1999 he was named Mr. Marshall. In addition he was a member of the Huntington Jaycee’s and was employed by G.C. Services.
On Friday, May 25, 2007 the news rang out in the city of Huntington, West Virginia that Jimmie had been called to join his father Jimmie Boyd, Sr., paternal grandparents Julius and Alice Boyd, maternal grandparents Claude and Bertha Harvey, Sr. Uncles Milton and James Harvey.
Jimbo leaves to cherish his memories: His loving mother Estella Boyd, of Huntington, WV, brother Capt. Julius Lee Boyd II, serving the US Army in Iraq, five sisters; Patricia (Mark) Russell of Huntington, WV, Nanetta Johnson of War, WV, Alice (Alvaro) Arboleda of Alexandria, VA, Rose Diallo of Bladensburg, MD, and Tina Turner of Huntington, WV. Aunts; Joan Harvey of Crestview, FL, Hazel Bullock of Detroit, MI, Mary Arnold of Alexandria, VA, Gloria Harvey of Yonkers, NY and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Services will be 4:00PM Saturday, June 2, at the Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Franklin Murphy, officiating. Private burial will be in McDowell County, WV. Friends may call from 3:00PM until the time of the service at the church and all other times at the home of his mother 1958 Enslow Avenue. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Hospice of Huntington.
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There are currently 23 condolences.
Burke Ratte
Monday November 16, 2020 at
11:41 AM
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Hi I think I served with Jimmie in the Marines form 1986 to 1989 with 1/3 Marines. he mentioned living in War WV, he was a gentle man. condolences
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David Tunnell
Dtunnell@lexcominc.net
Thursday June 14, 2007 at
11:02 PM
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We went to Big Creek together he was my best freind from grade school to high school, when he left in the military which helped him get his head on straight Jimmie (Skiilet) was a great person help anyone we lost track.. I live in North Carolina now and wished we would have had more days together, Julius, Paricia,Alice,Nanetta,Alvaro,Rose,Tina, dont know if you remember me but I wish you all the best Jimmie was a great freind... May God Bless you all
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Jill Duncan-Jack
jill.s.duncan@us.army.mil
Tuesday June 5, 2007 at
2:41 PM
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Jimbo was a great guy! Always smiling and wonderful to be around. He was truly a ray of sunshine and will be deeply missed.
Jill Duncan-Jack
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Captain Phil Palmore
philbert.palmore@us.army.mil
Monday June 4, 2007 at
1:39 PM
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My heart is heavy laden for the family of Jimmie Boyd. As I didn't know him personally, I know his brother, Captain Julius Boyd who I have had the pleasure of knowing for almost 4 years. Please know that my prayers are with the Boyd family. Though his passing was unexpected, please know that the Lord saw fit to call home Brother Jimmie for eternal rest. He is in a far better place as, I hope to rest peacefully once the Lord see fit for me to.
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Monday June 4, 2007 at
9:53 AM
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Jimbo was the nicest and most caring people I have met. He was always cheerful and uplifting. Now he's in a better place. And he will be missed by many.
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Jay Hern
lt_hern@yahoo.com
Sunday June 3, 2007 at
8:03 PM
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Julius and Family,
I knew Jimbo from a Geology class that I had with him at Marshall and from around campus. Jimbo was a great inspiration to all that knew him and will be greatly missed. Julius, you know that if you ever need anything you can call on me and I will be there. My prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
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Eric Carroll
carroll32@marshall.edu
Sunday June 3, 2007 at
2:46 PM
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I send my deepest thoughts and prayers with his family. Jimbo was a good friend of mine and I'm very sad that he is gone. There is no doubt in my mind that he is up there looking down on us and cheering on the Herd!! Jimbo, gonna miss you buddy.
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Jeremy Mallow
Sunday June 3, 2007 at
11:30 AM
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I am very sorry for your huge loss.
I played Rugby with Jimbo at Marshall and he was a true inspiration and a great guy. He always had a big smile on his face and he taught me how to be a real Marshall fan. He will be greatly missed.
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Crystal Foster Jones
crystalf12379@aol.com
Saturday June 2, 2007 at
7:47 PM
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Mrs. Boyd,
I want to send my condolences on the loss of your son. When I heard the news that he passed away, I felt a pain in my heart. I met Jimbo in 1997 when I started school at Marshall University. Jimbo showed me that Huntington was a good place to live. I stayed in touch with him regularly until I moved away two years ago. I want you to know that your son was a great man. He didn't know a stranger. I was blessed to have known him. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Crystal Foster Jones
Beckley, WV
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Charlie & Nadra Conner
charnad@cox.net
Saturday June 2, 2007 at
11:13 AM
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We send our deepest sympathy to the Boyd family. We had the pleasure of knowing Jimbo through the Jaycees. He was a wonderful man who would light up the room the minute he walked in. I'm positive he's lighting up Heaven right now. Blessings to all of you.
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JoAnn Adkins
elmer2@marshall.edu
Friday June 1, 2007 at
11:50 PM
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We'll miss your charisma in the football stands this fall, and we'll never forget you. Godspeed, Jimbo.
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Bodean
onebigherdfan@yahoo.com
Friday June 1, 2007 at
10:36 PM
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You will be sadly missed.
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Joe Bumgarner
Friday June 1, 2007 at
5:47 PM
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Jimbo Boyd was a bright spot in everybody's day. His voice carried above everything around him. There are few students who have attended MU in the past 8 years who have not had a positive impact from meeting Jimbo. WE are all blessed to have known Jimbo. His spirit will always be with us.
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M. Piper Simmons
Friday June 1, 2007 at
4:56 PM
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Just a little note with deepest sympathy. I attened school at marshall with jimbo he was always fun to be around. My prayers are with your family.
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Kelli Couch
couch_potato77@Yahoo.com
Friday June 1, 2007 at
4:51 PM
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I am deeply sorry for your loss. Jimbo will be missed.
My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
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Amanda Berty
Schintz_44@hotmail.com
Friday June 1, 2007 at
2:02 PM
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To the family of Jimbo,
Jimbo was such a wonderful person. I went to Marshall with Jimbo he was one of the first people i met and always enjoyed being around with him.The first time i ever met Jimbo he was smiling and give me a great big hug. Jimbo was so active in Marshall and just a great all around person. He was very caring and understanding about anything. He will be remembered always to everyone. He will truly be missed and my thoughts and prays go out to the entire family.
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Cory and Jennifer Dennison
denniso3@marshall.edu
Friday June 1, 2007 at
10:37 AM
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Jimbo was one of the nicest human beings I have ever known. He always had a smile, and brought joy to all those who knew him. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out for him and his family.
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Glock
mclaughlinmu@yahoo.com
Friday June 1, 2007 at
10:00 AM
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Rest in peace big man, none of us will ever forget you.
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Alicea Lewis
alandrusslewis@hotmail.com
Friday June 1, 2007 at
4:02 AM
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To the family of Jimbo: I can not even begin to understand the depth of affect this has had on all of you. Those of us in the Marshall University community that knew Jimbo knew him as a wonderful man with a heart that was larger than life. I don't remember ever seeing him without a smile on his face. He never met a stranger. There were many times he and my friends and I would sit and talk about football or his fraternity and those times will forever be cherished. He was a loving soul who will be greatly missed. He touched the lives of everyone that knew him. God has a strong soldier up there by his side now. My condolences to you, his wonderful family, who made him the person he was and forever will be.
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Rocky Smith
Thursday May 31, 2007 at
10:58 PM
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Jimbo was a wonderful person and a devoted Herd fan. He was one of the best people I know...always smiling and always with a big hug.
I will miss seeing him at Marshall games but I know he'll be there cheering us on from Herd Heaven!
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Demion and Lisa Hunter
Thursday May 31, 2007 at
7:56 PM
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Lee and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have known Skillet (as he introduced himself to us) since 95' when we all worked at the Mad Hatter and hung out and had our cookouts. Skillet was a great friend to us and we will never forget his laugh and friendship. I just talked to him for about an hour a few weeks ago and am glad that the Lord granted me that time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Iva Reese
Thursday May 31, 2007 at
7:43 PM
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I am a waitress at Pizza Hut near Marshall U. Jimbo was one of my regular customers and I could always look forward to him putting a smile on my face. He will be sadly missed by me and the rest of the crew.
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Deborah Goheen
Thursday May 31, 2007 at
7:35 PM
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Dear Boyd Family,
I attended Marshall at the same time Jimbo did. Everytime I saw him he had a big smile on his face and always greeted me with kind words. I remember being so exited when he was chosen Mr. Marshall, because he truly was MR. MARSHALL. His daily acts as a gentleman will be cherished. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Deborah Goheen
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