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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Lawrence J. Boyd
Lawrence J.
Boyd
August 4, 1938 – June 6, 2017
Lawrence J. Boyd's Obituary
Lawrence J. Boyd, 78, of Benton, passed away at 9:20 a.m., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 4, 1938, to John and Kathrine (Shumaker) Boyd in Larimore, ND. On May 17, 1975, at St. Matthias Catholic Church, Chicago, IL., he married the former Delores Leonard.
Mr. Boyd was a United States Army veteran. Lawrence retired as a Letter Carrier from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the Kiwanis Club. Lawrence enjoyed bowling and fishing.
Lawrence is survived by his loving spouse of 42 years, Delores Boyd; his loving sons, Charles Leonard and wife Camey of Trevor, WI., Joseph Leonard and wife Genny of Beaver Dam, WI., David Leonard and wife Sandra of Plover, WI., Steven Boyd and wife Julieta of Zion, IL., Michael Boyd and companion Christina Shumaker of Farmersville, TX; 17 Grandchildren; 16 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Thacker of Hot Springs, AR; and survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Elby Boyd.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 11:00 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benton, IL, with Fr. Urban, officiating.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
He was born on August 4, 1938, to John and Kathrine (Shumaker) Boyd in Larimore, ND. On May 17, 1975, at St. Matthias Catholic Church, Chicago, IL., he married the former Delores Leonard.
Mr. Boyd was a United States Army veteran. Lawrence retired as a Letter Carrier from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the Kiwanis Club. Lawrence enjoyed bowling and fishing.
Lawrence is survived by his loving spouse of 42 years, Delores Boyd; his loving sons, Charles Leonard and wife Camey of Trevor, WI., Joseph Leonard and wife Genny of Beaver Dam, WI., David Leonard and wife Sandra of Plover, WI., Steven Boyd and wife Julieta of Zion, IL., Michael Boyd and companion Christina Shumaker of Farmersville, TX; 17 Grandchildren; 16 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Thacker of Hot Springs, AR; and survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Elby Boyd.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 11:00 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benton, IL, with Fr. Urban, officiating.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
To send flowers in memory, please visit our flower store.
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