Ron's joy in retirement, in addition to a loving family, was 16 years spent raising and showing llamas. He was untiring in volunteering their services at libraries and festivals, and as therapy animals at nursing homes and correctional facilities.
Ron was preceded in death by his mother and father, Vera Mae and Gus Boyd and brother Tim Boyd, all of Opelousas.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Libby Lyman Boyd of Fredericksburg, formerly of Opelousas, daughter Lynn Fondon and husband Trey of Southlake, Texas, son Rich Boyd and wife Michele of Gainesville, Virginia; grandchildren Kyle Fondon and Helena and Celia Boyd; brothers and their wives Dennis and Charlene Boyd of Lafayette, Willy and Pat Boyd of Opelousas, Robert and Brenda Boyd of Edmund, Oklahoma; and sister-in-law Beth Boyd of Opelousas.
A graveside service will take place in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington LA. at 11:00a.m. on Saturday September 24, 2016
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Ron's joy in retirement, in addition to a loving family, was 16 years spent raising and showing llamas. He was untiring in volunteering their services at libraries and festivals, and as therapy animals at nursing homes and correctional facilities.
Ron was preceded in death by his mother and father, Vera Mae and Gus Boyd and brother Tim Boyd, all of Opelousas.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Libby Lyman Boyd of Fredericksburg, formerly of Opelousas, daughter Lynn Fondon and husband Trey of Southlake, Texas, son Rich Boyd and wife Michele of Gainesville, Virginia; grandchildren Kyle Fondon and Helena and Celia Boyd; brothers and their wives Dennis and Charlene Boyd of Lafayette, Willy and Pat Boyd of Opelousas, Robert and Brenda Boyd of Edmund, Oklahoma; and sister-in-law Beth Boyd of Opelousas.
A graveside service will take place in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington LA. at 11:00a.m. on Saturday September 24, 2016
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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