The Life of DARRELL KENT BOYD
Kent Boyd, 66, passed away on May 23, 2015, at his home in Slater. He was born March 9, 1949, in Macomb, Illinois, to Darrell and Blanche Boyd.
Kent was a member of Saylorville Church in Des Moines and First Baptist Church in Plymouth, IL. He loved any and all sports, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family.
Kent is survived by his children, Amber (Derek) Kirk, Kent (Tawnya) Boyd, Jr., Mica Boyd, and Jason (Megan) Boyd; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Greg Boyd; sister, Elaine Dirksen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara, and his parents.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Saylorville Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday morning at the church from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Kent.
Kent was a member of Saylorville Church in Des Moines and First Baptist Church in Plymouth, IL. He loved any and all sports, listening to music, and spending time with his friends and family.
Kent is survived by his children, Amber (Derek) Kirk, Kent (Tawnya) Boyd, Jr., Mica Boyd, and Jason (Megan) Boyd; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Greg Boyd; sister, Elaine Dirksen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara, and his parents.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Saylorville Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday morning at the church from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Kent.