Richard Keith Boyd

Richard Keith Boyd of Cumming, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on October 8, 1946 in Newark, Ohio to the late Verl L. and Fern E. (Levengood) Boyd.

Richard was a graduate of Utica High School and Heath Joint Vocational School. He played softball in St. Louisville, Ohio. He served in the US Army during Vietnam stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He worked for State Farm as a system coordinator and retired after 42 years.

He loved flying small planes and held multiple aviation licenses. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had a passion for being on the water. When he moved to Georgia, he joined the US Coast Guard Auxiliary on Lake Lanier. He became a certified Coxswain. He earned his Master's 100 ton Captains License as well as obtained his U.S. Merchant Marine Officer license. He was a 51-year member of the United Commercial Travelers of America.

Captain Dick never met a stranger and was a friend to many. His sense of humor was spread to many who knew him. He never wanted to be fussed over and if you ever heard him say the word 'ratzinfraz' you knew he was frustrated.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings Don (Colleen) Boyd and Joan (Bob) Kraft.

He is remembered by the love of his life of 53 years, Patricia Steele Boyd; son, Darin Boyd, and daughter, Melissa (Brett) Hunter. He leaves his sister Dorothy Turdo of Newark, Ohio and Karen (Rocky) Richardson of St Peterson, FL. In addition, he is survived by his granddaughter Morgan (Alec) Fowler, with soon to be 1st great granddaughter Katherine Marie. He had numerous nieces and nephews, who all loved their "Uncle Dick". He leaves many cousins and numerous friends that will miss his sense of humor.

The family is honoring his wishes and will have a private service. He will be laid to rest at the Georgia National Cemetery for Veterans in Canton, GA with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899