Robert D. Boyd, 94, of Urbana, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana.
He is a graduate of North Lewisburg High School. He retired from O&M Scott and Sons in Marysville and farming, which was his passion. He enjoyed mowing his yard and taking care of his dog, Ginger. He enjoyed getting together with all of his friends for coffee on Fridays. He belonged to several organizations, including the Elks in Indian Lake, Eagles and Champaign County Cancer Association.
He was born June 26, 1923, in Mingo, to the late Wilmore L. and Pauline C. (Warner) Boyd. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Boyd, sister, Nancy Inskeep and brother, Coleman “Red” Boyd.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy E. (Derr) Boyd; daughter, Susan (David) Oelker; sons, Gregg A. (Kathy) Boyd and Robert Jeffery (Maritza) Boyd; grandchildren, Brittany (Jesse) Hecker, Brandon Boyd, Douglas (Angie) Boyd, Jessica (Brad) Arn, Briana Boyd, Ashley (Chris) Neighbors, Ryan Boyd, Amanda (Nate) Clause and Alex Oelker; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Vernon Funeral Home, in Urbana. Randy Boyd will officiate funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Kingscreek Cemetery, Urbana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P.O. Box 31825, Urbana, OH 43078.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.