of Paris, AR
August 21, 1937 - January 31, 2018
Edward Lee ''Buddy'' Boyd, 80, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in Paris. He was born on August 21, 1937, in Paris to his parents, Calmar and Wilba Lee (Edmondson) Boyd. Buddy retired from the United States Army National Guard after 33 years of service. His civil career was spent as a general contractor specializing in floor refinishing. Buddy also served as a firefighter with the Paris Fire Department where he served as chief the last 10 years of his tenure. In his retirement from the Paris Fire Department he served on the Retired Firefighter's Board. Buddy was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Paris and served as chairman of the Baxley Cemetery Board.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Calmar and Wilba Lee (Edmondson) Boyd; a granddaughter, Rebecca Paige Putz and two brothers, Alton and Sam Boyd.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Mae (Willhite) Boyd of Paris; two daughters, Nancy Putz of Murray, Kentucky and Drew Anne Allen and husband, Rich of Prosper, Texas; one son, Britt Boyd and wife, Betty of Tyler, Texas; eight grandchildren, Blake Boyd and wife, Shannon, Braden Boyd and wife, Andressa, Brace Boyd, Schafer Putz, Garret Putz, Rhett Allen, Anne Drew Allen and Megan Allen and four great grandchildren, Eli Boyd, Grant Boyd, Cruz Boyd and Clara Mae Boyd.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018, at the Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Clyde Vire and Rev. Harlin Brewton. Burial will follow in Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Blake Boyd, Braden Boyd, Brace Boyd, Schafer Putz, Garret Putz, Rhett Allen, Anne Drew Allen and Megan Allen.
Honorary pallbearers will be the past and present members of the Paris Fire Department.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church P.O. Box 597 East Main Street, Paris, AR 72855 or the Baxley Cemetery Fund, c/o First National Bank in Paris.
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8 Condolence(s)
Linda Collier Hall
Thursday, February 8, 2018
My thoughts and prayers to Buddy's family. You were a very important part of my youth,great neighbors and friends. God Bless you all.
Sarah Sartor
Saturday, February 3, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Mrs Shirley.
Carl & Molly Campbell
Friday, February 2, 2018
So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I know you have a good life with him. Carl and I will pray for you to find peace. We have always thought of you and Buddy as good friends. I am sorry we can not come as I am having health problems right now.
james vanlandingham
Friday, February 2, 2018
., may the Lord wrap his loving arms around the family and give them comfort for the home going of Mr. Boyd.
James and Cheryl (Trusty) VanLandingham
Millissia Jones
Friday, February 2, 2018
I know this is a very hard time for each of you and please know your all in our prayers. It's so difficult to lose a loved one. I hope you keep his memories close to your hearts and feel the love he had for each one of you. He was a blessing to this community for so many many years. It's a better place because of him. We thank you for all the years he donated his time and love. Prayers and hugs for each of you.
LACRETICA HARRIS
Friday, February 2, 2018
So sorry to hear about Buddy. Love you and praying for you and your family Shirley.
Lynn E. Keith
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Much love to all...thinking of you and all the wonderful memories growing up in my 2nd hometown of Paris...Love you...
Lynn E. Keith
Harlene and Don Bass
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Dear Shirley Mae and family,
Don and I plus Lynn, Sean, and Amy are so sad to hear about our dear friend, Buddy. As you know, you two have been a part of my life since I was a teenager, and I have loved you all these years. Please know our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.