Coy Willie Boyd

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Coy Willie Boyd, 95, of Manila died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Manila Nursing Center. He was born April 6, 1913, in Hattieville to John and Elizabeth Reid Boyd. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVon; a son, Dr. Coy Mac Boyd; a daughter, Shirley Nell Boyd; six sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include two sons and spouses, John and JoAnn Boyd of Manila and Dr. Charles and Sylvia Boyd of Jackson, Tenn.; and a daughter, Debbye Boyd of Little Rock.

Services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Rev. Jimmy Fowler officiating. Burial was in Manila Cemetery under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Kennett.