James Lee

Boyd

James Lee Boyd, 88 was born on August 1, 1937, to Willie Boyd and Luvenia Slaughter. He transitioned this life on October 3, 2025.

James was a graduate of Macomber High School Class of 1956. He held the No. 1 record for track. Shortly after High School, on July 13, 1956, he joined the U.S. Marines and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside California. He decided to do 2 years of Boot Camp to be with his friends, who joined a year later to be with him.

James served 4 years in U.S. Marines and returned home to work for the Sun Oil Refinery until he retired. After his retirement he traveled to Africa.

He was a great artist. He enjoyed drawing and painting. He continued his love of track and kept up with the sport and attended track meets in Columbus, Ohio until his health declined.

He was preceded in death by father, Willie Boyd; mother, Luvenia Slaughter; brothers, Charles Slaughter, Jessie Slaughter; sisters, Ida Mae Slaughter, Mae Bertha Carter, Julia Childress; oldest son Rodney Boyd; granddaughter, SaVauhj.

James leaves to cherish his memory his children, Darren Boyd (son), Yavonda Renee Boyd, Bonnata (Bonnie) Boyd (daughters), Derrick Boyd and Vershon McNeil (sons); sisters, Lula Boyd, Doris Boyd-Brown; grandchildren, Juliana, S'Voane, Latoya Boyd, Dominic Schmidt, Martise Thompson, Wardell Lawson III; granddaughter, Janae Vaughn; 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, special friends Salena Beene, Meatball, Sam and MeMe West., and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.