Brian Andrew Boyd

Brian Andrew (Drew) Boyd went to be with the Lord, July 10, 2019. Drew was born January 24, 1969 in Dallas Texas, but grew up in Austin, Texas. Drew was always lively, spontaneous and very adventurous. He grew up in North Austin, enjoying his neighborhood friends, his brother and sister. 

Drew attended Anderson High School where he played varsity soccer and enjoyed spending time with friends. After graduating from high school, he took an extended trip to Central America where he spent much time in the outdoors and hiking. He attended Texas A&M University and was always a proud Aggie.In 1991, Drew was in a serious car accident, which left him paralyzed. He did not let his paralysis slow him down. Shortly after his accident, he met the love of his life, Kelly. They were married in 1996. Drew continued his adventures with Kelly and her three children, Joshua, Joel and Kelsey. Drew worked as an accountant with the State of Texas before retiring due to his disability. Drew enjoyed boating, coin-collecting, and trading on eBay. He loved flying drones and loved talking about them with anyone that would listen. Drew had a special relationship with his grandson, Jonah and was extremely proud of Jonah’s exceptional talents in skateboarding, scouting, playing the saxophone and his musical talents.

Drew will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, quick wit and his playful sense of humor. He was very tender hearted, generous and kind to those who were suffering. Drew especially had a great sense of empathy toward his spinal cord injury community.

Drew is survived by his wife Kelly and her three children, Joshua Godines and his wife Kindra; Joel Godines; Kelsey Kanters and her husband Paul; four grandchildren: Jonah, Allister, Zakaius, and Elias; parents Ernest and Marlene Boyd; brother Butch Boyd; sister Marnie Boyd and her husband Wes; nephew Trevor; Gwen Boyd, who is dear to all of us, and many friends, including his lifelong friend Jeremy who was by his side in all his adventures.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to http://www.stopcte.org OR https://www.lonestarparalysis.org

A visitation will be held Monday, July 15, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory.