Russell H. Boyd Sr.

Russell H. Boyd Sr., 94, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was a member of Life Church in Colonial Heights, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Boyd was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as an Airplane Mechanic and Instructor. He was a retired toolmaker with Steelcase Office Furniture. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Samuel and Alice Dunshee Boyd; his son, Russell H. Boyd Jr.; and siblings, Lawrence Boyd, Francis Boyd, Robert Boyd, and Grace Boyd-Goble. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Agnes L. Boyd of Chester; son, Richard L. Boyd Sr. and his wife, Ellie of Chester; Ronald Boyd of Huntsville, AL; and E. Raymond Boyd of Blanchard, MI; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews; and other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters, 406 West 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .