William Newman Boyd's obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

William Newman Boyd

June 30, 1939 - July 15, 2026 (87 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

William Newman Boyd's obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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William Newman Boyd

June 30, 1939 - July 15, 2026 (87 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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William Newman Boyd Obituary

William Newman Boyd of Roanoke, Virginia, born on June 30, 1939, passed away on July 15, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Newman Boyd to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Uris Dwight and Maudie Owens Boyd; his siblings, Ina Boyd Keen, Ada "Jeanette" Boyd Clifton, Jackie "Pete" Boyd, Tony Boyd and Ray Boyd; and his stepson Chip Klare.

He is survived by: his children, Eric Boyd (Renee) and Rhonda Bishop (John); his siblings, Lonnie Boyd, Uris "Junior" Boyd, James Boyd, Ann Dooley, Audrey Barlow, Shirley Short and Gertie Boyd; and his stepchildren, Danny Klare, Mary Beth Klare, Kathy Klare, Tom Klare and Tim Klare. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) and the Virginia Veterans Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



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