Ralph Boyd

He is preceded in death by his father Al Marion Boyd, mother Elizabeth Wise, brothers, Richard and Kenneth, and sisters, Florence and Irene. He is survived by his brother Eugene of Ohio, his wife of 65 years Laverne, his daughters Judy and Peggy of Pensacola, Florida, granddaughter Anita of Pensacola, Florida and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend, Buddy, a two and a half year old rat terrier.

Ralph believed family was important, a family he loved. Dad also loved to travel. However, his idea of sight-seeing was sometimes more like drive by- see- leave!

Dad served in the army during WWII. He was honorably discharged when a meat block fell on his foot! He was proud to be an American filled with lots of pride for all the Vets. He became a mechanic after moving to Texas with mom and baby Judy.

Dad loved to tease, enjoyed talking to people and helping if he could. Dad was a strong man. Even at the age 92 he had a strong handshake which was how he judged a person’s character. People who knew him learned never to come up from behind and touch him because he came around fighting, caused by his time in WWII.

I think Dad would’ve fished all the time if he could have. Dad didn’t believe in sitting around. He kept going, doing no matter what. Dad was one of a kind. He will be missed, but remembered.