Jerry Wayne Boyd

1945 - 2007  (61 years)

• Name	Jerry Wayne Boyd  [1]
  Born	22 Jun 1945	Odessa, Ector County, Texas, United States of America   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Reference Number	52740
  Died	21 Feb 2007	Tyler, Smith County, Texas, United States of America   [1]
  	Obituary--Daily American Republic, Poplar Bluff, Missouri 'A Memorial service was held for Jerry Wayne Boyd, Sr. at his home in Bullard, Texas March 3, 2007. He died February 21, 2007 in a Tyler, Texas hospital after a short illness. Jerry was born June 22, 1945 in Odessa, Texas. He attended high school in Doniphan and then Poplar Bluff, where he played football. Mr. Boyd graduated from Sam Houston State University with degrees in physics, biology, and chemistry and a Masters in Education. Mr. Boyd was very active in Texas education systems over years as the principal for Westwood, Neches, Miami and Grapeland independent school districts as well as coaching football and track or teaching science and math at Palestine, Hawkins, Normangee, Winona, Shepherd, Centerville, and most recently, Gladewater schools. Mr. Boyd also was involved in various local civil organizations such as the Lions Club and the Palestine Red Cross holding the position as Disaster Chairman, and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors who attended the service were his wife, Sally Featherston Boyd formerly of Doniphan and Poplar Bluff. His son Jerry Boyd Jr., his wife Tina and their son from Melbourne, Australia. Jason Gillis Boyd, his wife Monique and their two daughters from Alvarado, Texas, His daughter Gretchen Boyd Thielman, her husband Jared and their son and daughter from Eugene, Oregon. His son Maj. Eric Gillis, his wife Anona and their son and daughter from San Diego, California. Also in attendance were Sally’s sister Elaine Featherston Boston, her husband Larry of Folsom, Louisiana, her brother Ron Featherston, his wife Joann from Houston, Texas, Her cousin Jim Braschler, his wife Patti from Tyler, Texas, Her cousin Glynda Braschler Mekonen, her two sons from Dallas, Texas. Jerry’s Aunt Hallie Landry and her husband Ed from Centerville, Texas, neighbors and friends. His greatest tribute was expressed by the personal successes of his children. Marine Maj. Eric is a helicopter pilot who has seen combat duty in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq and is on the promotion list for Lt. Col this year. Jason has followed his father’s footsteps as a high school Science teacher. His daughter Gretchen operates a home for disabled persons and his son Jerry Jr. is successful in business in Australia, constructing and maintaining swimming pools over a large territory. The service was concluded by a Scottish bagpiper playing “Amazing Grace”.'
  Person ID	I52740	Featherstone Main
  Last Modified	23 Apr 2021

  
  

  Family	Sally Louise Featherston,   b. 27 Sep 1947, Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America ,   d. 28 Jan 2017  (Age 69 years)
  Married	13 Jan 1978	Butler County, Missouri, United States of America   [1, 2]
  Last Modified	18 Nov 2022
  Family ID	F16730	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos		image Jerry Wayne Boyd 1945-2007, husband of Sally Louise Featherston
  		image Jerry Wayne Boyd, Footballer

  
  

• Sources

  [S1730] Featherstone Society Member Elaine Boston, E. Elaine Boston, (2014). [S1793] Obituary online, Sally Louise Featherston Boyd, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday Jan. 29, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Boyd, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ellen Inez O’Brien Featherston, was born Sept. 27, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Poplar Bluff and was a homemaker. Over the years, she worked as a receptionist in numerous county offices while living in Texas as well as being a full time Mom. Mrs. Boyd loved spending time with her family and enjoyed making people laugh and feel good. On Jan. 13, 1978, she married Jerry Boyd in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death in 2007. Survivors include four children, Eric of Florida, Gretchen of Oregon, Jason of Texas and Jerry Jr. “LJ” of Australia; seven grandchildren, Andrea, Mickaela, Sydney, Maxx, Jessica, Eric Jr. “Hunter” and Caleb; a sister, Elaine Boston of Louisiana; and a brother, Charles Ron Featherston of Texas. Her daughter, Melissa preceded her in death in 1968. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff with the Rev. Bob Featherston officiating. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.