John Boyd Pilgrim Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Boyd Pilgrim of Connersville, Indiana, who passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Boyd Pilgrim to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John Boyd had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John Boyd may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Pilgrim and Pauline Beaman Pilgrim; and his sisters, Betty Edmanson and Jackie McCormick. He is survived by: his wife Matilda Pilgrim; his daughter Emily Rodriguez of Las Vegas, Nevada; his granddaughter Jasmine Rodriguez; and his nieces and nephews, Kim Meyer-Marks and Ralph McCormick.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Animal Shelter or the Fayette County Cancer Society.
