Bobby Ray Boyd, Sr.

Mr. Bobby Ray Boyd, Sr., 75, of Red Oak, VA entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA.

Mr. Boyd was born in Charlotte County, VA on September 10, 1951, to the late Jimmy Henry Sneed and Claudine Boyd-Johns. At an early age he joined St. Level Baptist Church. He received his education in the Charlotte County Public School System and graduated from Central High School in Charlotte Court House, VA. Mr. Boyd devoted 35 years of service to Burlington Industries in Clarksville, VA, followed by 10 years with the Virginia Department of Corrections. Later in life, he served Charlotte County Public Schools as a Car Driver for 12 years. In his spare time, Bobby enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially working in his yard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Krystle S. Boyd, and his sisters, Sharon Sneed and Debra Sneed.

He leaves to cherish his memory his seven children, Bobby Ray Boyd, Jr. of Graham, NC, Eugene Boyd (Tinisia) of Suffolk, VA, Tonia H. Pearson (Robert “Mike”) of Timberlake, NC, Latissha Fields (Lamont) of Lindenwold, NJ, Shannon Boyd-Robinson (Kevin) of High Point, NC, Marcus Traman Boyd (Hollister) of Clayton, NC and Marquita Boyd of Chase City, VA; 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Craighead of Red Oak, VA, Annie Sneed-Godfrey (Daryl) of Morristown, NJ and Shelba Sneed Bush (Keith) of Newark, NJ; two brothers, Vernon Boyd (Meshell) of Red Oak, VA and David Sneed of Newark, NJ; one aunt, Mable Boyd of Washington, D.C.; special friend, Clara Bacon, and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Ray Boyd, Sr. will be conducted 12:00 Noon, Monday, November 9, 2026 at St. Level Baptist Church, Clarksville, VA with Rev. Toney Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing for family and friends will be held on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA.