1932
Dr.Joseph
2016
Dr.Joseph Hurd Boyd, Sr.
May 3, 1932 — May 23, 2016
Joseph Hurd Boyd Sr. died peacefully, Monday, May 23, 2016 at the River Regional Hospital in Vicksburg, MS with family at his side. Born in Canton, MS on May 3, 1932, he was the son of Farrell J. Boyd and Omega Denson Boyd Binns. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi; Mississippi State University with a degree in Petroleum Geology in 1955; and the University Of Tennessee College Of Dentistry in 1959. He practiced dentistry in Jackson, MS for over 40 years. Dr. Boyd is recognized nationally as well as internationally as a dental professional, educator and innovator.
Dr. Boyd was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. He was very active in construction, recreational boating, motorcycling, hunting, fishing and above all learning. He was considered by many to be a master carpenter.
Survivors include one daughter, Jory Boyd Parker and son in law Bruce Wayne Parker of Mechanicsville, VA; one son Joseph Hurd Boyd Jr. and his wife Rachel Delaney Boyd of Tampa FL; three granddaughters: Jessica Anne Parker, Miranda Earl Parker, and Patricia Jordan Boyd; his brother Farrell J. Boyd Jr. and his wife Jenni of Clinton and special cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Omega Denson Binns and Farrell J. Boyd and his sister Ruby Boyd Parker.
The family would like to express their appreciation to his devoted caregiver, Farrell J. Boyd Jr. and to the staff at the River Regional Hospital in Vicksburg
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 at the Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 1:15 pm Wednesday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Dr. Boyd was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson. He was very active in construction, recreational boating, motorcycling, hunting, fishing and above all learning. He was considered by many to be a master carpenter.
Survivors include one daughter, Jory Boyd Parker and son in law Bruce Wayne Parker of Mechanicsville, VA; one son Joseph Hurd Boyd Jr. and his wife Rachel Delaney Boyd of Tampa FL; three granddaughters: Jessica Anne Parker, Miranda Earl Parker, and Patricia Jordan Boyd; his brother Farrell J. Boyd Jr. and his wife Jenni of Clinton and special cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Omega Denson Binns and Farrell J. Boyd and his sister Ruby Boyd Parker.
The family would like to express their appreciation to his devoted caregiver, Farrell J. Boyd Jr. and to the staff at the River Regional Hospital in Vicksburg
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 at the Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 1:15 pm Wednesday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
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