James Boyd III Obituary

We announce the death of James Boyd III (Chicago, Illinois), born in Little Rock, Arkansas, who passed away on July 19, 2026, at the age of 56. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father James Boyd II; and his grandfather Larry Nolan. He is survived by: his mother Earnestine Boyd; his siblings, Sharonda, Steven and Brandon; his children, Demetric, Kayla, Jayla, Tamiyah and Jamiyah; his granddaughters, La'Nayah, Kamiyah, Alayziah and Jaleah of Kenyora; his great grandchild Nayah; his siblings, Sharnell, Derrick, Lamont, April, Veronica, Tasha, Jessica and Benjamin; his cousins, Maurice Warrior and Owen; his close friends, Ludie and Steve; and his nieces, Kiara, Storm and Mikayla. He is also survived by other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.