He was born on June 23, 1929 in Bainbridge Township, MI, the son of the late Lewis and Mildred (Krieger) Umphrey. Boyd worked for the Berrien County Sherriff’s Department from 1952 to 1991, serving as a Deputy Sherriff, a Detective and retiring as a Polygraph Examiner after thirty-nine years of service. Boyd was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Coloma Lodge #162 F&AM of Coloma, MI, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Saladin Shriners’ Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed golfing, camping and was also a member of the Elks.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lilas R. Umphrey in 2016.
He is survived by his two sons; Keith M. Umphrey of Lexington, SC and Kevin Umphrey of St. Leonard, MD., one daughter, Karen Kolb of Nixa, MO, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two brothers; Kenneth Umphrey of Sylvania, OH and Virgil Umphrey of Grand Haven, MI.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Grissom Funeral Home of Kissimmee, FL is in charge of arrangements.
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