Marion Earl Boyd Jr.

Mr. Marion Earl Boyd Jr. Mr. Marion Earl Boyd Jr. of Hephzibah died Friday, September 19, 2008 at his home. He was 75 years old. The Family will receive friends Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, September 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Miracle Baptist Church, 1308 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah. Pastor Darien Spivey will officiate. The committal service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Kevin Williams, Seth Babb, Jesse Dixon, Caleb Dixon, Lee Wilcher and Julian Adams Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Boyd is survived by his son, Russell Boyd and his wife Phyllis of Hephzibah; daughter, Chris Dixon and her husband Richard of Hephzibah; grandchildren, Tasha, Sara, Jesse, Caleb, Jacob and Ezra; great grandchild, Judson; his sister, Patsy McNorrill. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Boyd. Jr. Enjoyed gardening and raising calves. He liked building beautiful furniture for his family. He was a wonderful Daddy to his children and a special “Boom-Pa” to his grandchildren. The Boyd family would to thank Trinity Hospice staff who cared for Mr. Boyd, and Winyah Home Health. A special thanks to Jeremiah and Keith for all their help. Marion Boyd has gone to heaven to be with his wife and the lord. The Poteet funeral Home, 3465Peach Orchard Road, 706.798.8886, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.