J L Boyd, 81 of Port Neches, passed away August 23, 2005 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas with his family at his side.
J.L. was born in a covered wagon near Wolfe City, Texas, on October 31, 1923 to the late Joseph Miller and Lula Mae Boyd.
J.L. was a long time area resident, first moving to Port Acres in 1942 and then Port Neches in 1984. He was an Army Veteran serving as a medic in the 83rd Infantry Division in Europe during WWII. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Nederland, and Masonic Lodge #1264, Port Arthur. He had retired from Texaco after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred Boyd of Port Neches; two sons Ronald, Ronald D. Boyd and his wife Debbie of Corpus Christi and Robert L. Boyd and his wife Janelle of Bridge city; three grandchildren, Eric D. and Farrell L. Boyd of Corpus Christi and Robert L. Boyd II of Orange Field; three great grandchildren, Elle, Thomas and Kiley; one sister; Mary Francis Wright of Fort Worth and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Gathering of family and friends will be 5 to 8 on Thursday at Broussard’s Mortuary, 505 12th St. in Nederland. Funeral services will be 10am, Friday, August 26, 2005 at Broussard’s Chapel in Nederland. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
