Aaron Boyd

Aaron Lee Boyd, age 86, of Vale, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1936 in Lancaster, SC to the late Leona Hudson and Jason Boyd.

Lee began boxing when he was 12 years old. After high school, he joined the Navy where he served on the USS Thomaston and fought for the Blue Jacket Boxing. During his career he was a Golden Glove Boxer (winning in both 1956 and 1959), was chosen for the 1960 Rome Olympics, fought twice at Madison Square Garden and one professional match ended in a split decision. His final Flyweight record was 150-13. Lee has been inducted into the North Carolina Boxing Hall of Fame and into the Lincoln County Sports Hall of Fame. After retiring from boxing, he worked for Carolina Freight Carriers in Cherryville for over 30 years and a driver and retired from ABF Trucking.

Lee was a member of Reepsville Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for 31 years. He also served on 27 mission trips, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a loved member of the “Young At Heart”.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Marion Boyd, Jason W. Boyd, and Vernon Boyd, and sister, Ella May Purdy.

Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Ruth Hoover Boyd; one son, Tim Boyd of Vale; daughters, Andrea Brittain (Mark) of Vale, and Shaaron Boyd of the home; three grandchildren, Will Boyd, Liberty Brittain, and Meredith Brittain. He is also survived by one brother, Butch Boyd (Kathy); three sisters, Tennie Issac (Steve), Emma Magee, and Delton Cozart.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Reepsville Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Hull officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.

His family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 PM prior to the service at the church.

Memorial may be made to the Reepsville Baptist Church Mission Trip fund.

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