Wesley O

Boykin

Wesley Boykin 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away, October 1, 2025 at Heatherdowns Rehabilitation on Cass Rd., Toledo, Ohio.

Wes was born June 15, 1936 in Georgiana, Alabama to Lelia Lyman and James Robert Boykin.

Wes was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and faithful deacon of the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, most of his adult life. Plus, Wes was devoted member of the Amazon Lodge #4.

Wes was an excellent storyteller, singer, fisherman, and enjoyed hunting. He was never at a loss for words.

Wes made a career driving trucks. He started his own business, Wes Boykin Trucking, Excavating, Wrecking Company. He did numerous jobs, one included the excavating of the parking lot of Indiana Missionary Church.

Wes is preceded in death by his mother, Lelia Lyman; father, James Robert Boykin and seven brothers.

Wes is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Boykin; sons, Leslie and Jeffery; grandchildren, Alleeyan Allen, Nichole Brannon, Annie Morrison, three great grandchildren, nieces Margaret and Dorothy; sister in-law Ella (Melvin) Hayes, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends.