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Submitted: 4/9/14 • Approved: 4/10/14 • Last Updated: 4/13/14 • R994719-G0-S3
Nov. 15, 1946 - Apr. 6, 2008
*Obituary
arkansasleader.com
E.R. “Buddy” Boyd, Jr., 61, of Vilonia died April 6 in a one-vehicle crash. He was born in Cabot on Nov. 15, 1946 to Elmer R. Boyd, Sr. and Ruby Ray Boyd Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather Bill T. Hill. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Valla Wilson Boyd; a son, Nathan Heath Boyd; a daughter, Vanessa Paige Boyd; a sister, Arlene Boyd, and his grand- puppies Foxy and Zippy.
He graduated from Cabot High School, served in Vietnam as an E6 in the Navy Sea Bees, then continued in contruction work for his remaining years.
His wordly body will be cremated.
A memorial and celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at Woodrow Church of Christ on Hwy. 319 E. in Vilonia. He would have requested that memorials be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital or to the Woodrow Church of Christ in Vilonia. Cremation arrangements are by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.
Contributed on 4/9/14 by hawkinsdonna
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