He was born in Chester County, the son of the late George and Jewell Griffin Boyd. He attended schools in Finger and Adamsville. He was a self employed painter of signs and was an artist.
He is survived by four daughters, Brandy Boyd of Union City, Holly Ellis of Dukedon, Wendy Boyd of Union City and Lisa Boyd of Dresden; four sisters, Shelby Jean Chandler of Jackson, Sarah Hicks of Lexington, Shirley Brooks of Olive Branch, MS and Barbara Sue Cole of Lexington; three brothers, Kenneth Boyd of Reagan, James Boyd of Luray, Dennis Boyd of Waterlo, Iowa; 6 grandchildren.