Kenneth Wayne Boyd

Kenneth Wayne Boyd (Joeball), 76 of Eden, passed peacefully away, surrounded by family, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his home.

A graveside memorial will be held at 2pm Monday, March 17th, at Dan View Cemetery in Eden. Military Honors will be given by Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at other times at the home, 1939 Scott St, Eden.

Kenneth was born September 26, 1948 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Jesse James Boyd and Louise Hailey Boyd. Kenneth served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps for four years, serving as an C130 Aircraft Mechanic in Vietnam. He worked for Environmental Air Systems as a pipe fitter until his retirement.

Surviving are his sons, Joey Boyd (Mary) of Eden, Jim Boyd (Denise Helms) of Eden, Tina Boyd West of Eden; grandchildren, Chantelle Massey, Ryan Boyd, Jesse Boyd, Cheyenne Boyd (Terry Stowe), Katie West (Sam), Matthew West, Jason and Jacob Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Joel, Ayden, Landon, Serenity, Izzy, and Zack Massey, Rowan Stowe, Hadi Boyd, Grayson, Mollie, and Maisie Hunt, Carter West; sister, Lou Ann Boaz (Larry) of Reidsville; special friend, Marice Underwood.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Lydia Marlene “Molly” Merchant Boyd; father, Jesse James Boyd; mother, Louise Hailey Boyd; great-grandchild, Dylan Scott.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to Eden Rescue, 106 Mabel St, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.