James Boykins Obituary

James Boykins passed away on September 21, 2026. James leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Boykins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daisy Bell and Lennon Lafayette Boykins; and his sibling Mishey Boykins Proctor. He is survived by: his siblings, Lennon Boykins, John T. Boykins, Claretta Boykins Shorts, Lucy Boykins Byers and Angela Boykins Clark; and his nieces and nephews, Lori LaRue, Elizabeth Shorts Brewer, Samuel Bowman, Richard N. Shorts, Kevin D. Boykins, John R. Proctor and Wayne E. Proctor.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Emory United Methodist Church (6100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery (3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722).