Glenn Thomas Boyd passed away on May 16, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. A celebration of his life will be held at Southern Hills Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK, on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 11:00 A.M.
He was born on October 24, 1935 to Clarence Truman Boyd and Lavica Ann McCleskey Boyd. Glenn grew up in Oklahoma City. His musical endeavors began at an early age. He was a member of the YMCA Boys’ Chorus and actively served in his church. He attended Capitol Hill High School where he graduated with the Class of 1953. While at CHHS, he was president of the Capitol Hill High School Choir. Glenn attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He was also a member of the Bison Glee Club, where he served as vice president. Glenn was a gifted vocalist, and met his future wife, Jeanine Hart, through their shared love of music. They were married on August 23, 1957.
After OBU, Glenn followed God’s call into full-time music ministry serving churches in Oklahoma and Texas. Glenn was a charter member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma and was also a founding member of the Centurymen.
Glenn decided to further his studies and attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Church Music degree. In the 1970’s the family served as music missionaries to East Africa where Glenn and Jeanine taught music and theology at the Baptist Seminary of East Africa. In 1980, Glenn returned home to Oklahoma and was appointed as the Director of Church Music for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. In the 1990’s they returned to the mission fields of East Africa. Glenn retired from his mission work in 2000 and continued to serve in local churches.
Glenn was a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church in OKC for 45 years. He served as a deacon, committee member, Worship Choir member, Jubilee Choir member and as music leader for his Sunday School class. Above all, Glenn enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed traveling, especially with choral groups.
Glenn was the recipient of lifetime achievement and service awards from Capitol Hill High School, Oklahoma Baptist University, and SouthWestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was presented with the F. Royce Brown Award from The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma and the W. Hines Sims Award from the Baptist Church Music Conference.
Glenn was known for his loving spirit, generous heart, and happy personality. He modeled genuine Christ-like qualities and taught his children to be faithful and to truly love and serve the Lord. He had a smile that could brighten even the darkest day, and he certainly left an unmistaken mark on the lives of those around him. Glenn was never happier than when he was spending time with his best friend and partner of 62 years, Jeanine. Glenn was a loyal husband, caring father, loving brother, dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, trusted friend, and proud Babu to his grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lavica Boyd and his brother, Denny Truman Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Jeanine Boyd; two daughters: Rebecca Johnson and husband Scott and Janet Aery and husband Danny; a sister, Elizabeth Myers and husband John; six grandchildren: Stephen Aery and wife Kailynn, Karlee Aery Frascini and husband Nick, Ryan Johnson and wife Gretchen, Kaitlin Johnson; Kylie Johnson; and Reagan Johnson; great grandchildren: Myah Darylyn Aery, Laura Jane Johnson, and Cairo Abuzaid. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the Boyd Family asks that donations be made to the Glenn T. Boyd Scholarship Fund at Oklahoma Baptist University. https://www.okbu.edu/giving/boyd-scholarship.html
